Romanesque church of Saint-Saturnin

Saint-Saturnin

Pearl of Romanesque art, built from volcanic stone and arkose and forming a highly unusual whole. You’ll have the opportunity to admire the specific features of the Auvergne Romanesque architecture.

A jewel of Romanesque art, built of volcanic stone and blond arkose, it forms a highly original ensemble, decoratively different from other Romanesque churches, but architecturally identical.
You’ll have the chance to admire the special features of Auvergne Romanesque architecture.
It is one of the few churches to have escaped(…)

Opening hours

From 01/07 to 31/08 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
Open house only outside religious services.

From 01/09 to 30/06 daily between 9 am and 5 pm.
Open house only outside religious services.

Prices and payment methods

  • Free of charge. 2€/person for groups.

Payment methods:

  • Check
  • Cash

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Guided group tours on request
  • Guided individual tours on request
  • Guided tours
  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Unguided individual tours available permanently

Location

Accès

Exit N°5 “Aydat / St Amant Tallende” from the A 75/71, take the D 213 to the St-Saturnin /Chadrat crossroads, then turn left and follow the signs to the château and Romanesque church of St-Saturnin.

Updated on 2 March 2026 by Clermont Auvergne Volcans