Discover the abbey organ
Issoire
In the 19th century, the organ was seen as an indispensable piece of parish equipment. Its presence in the abbey church of Saint-Austremoine was the brainchild of Georges Hainl. Inaugurated in 1870, the organ was built by the Callinet firm in Rouffach, Alsace.
Discover the inner workings and multiple sounds of this instrument, unique to the Abbey of Issoire.
The neo-medieval-inspired case was designed by Aimond-Gilbert Mallay, the “Violet-le-Duc” of Auvergne. The style of the instrument dates back to the early Romantic period, but the layout of the stops and keyboards make it(…)
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Opening hours
From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 from Monday to Saturday.
Visits by appointment, according to your personal schedule and that of the abbey church.
Prices and payment methods
- Adult : 5 €
- Child (6-18 years) : 2 €.
- Free entry for children under 6.
- Group rate available for 1 people or more.
Payment methods :
- Check
- Cash
Comfort, facilities and services
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Guided tours
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Photo credits : Thierry REDING
Updated on 15 June 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire