Historic site and monument
in Monesties

La Chapelle Saint Jacques et ses statues gothiques

Discover a unique work which, by its composition and its scale, announces the Renaissance by its modernity. Dated from the 15th century. this group of twenty statues, listed as Historic Monuments, in polychrome stone represents three scenes from the Passion of Christ.
Push the door of the St Jacques chapel and hold your breath: the treasure of Monestiés is here!
In this calming and intimate place you will discover one of the jewels of medieval art in Occitania in an exceptional state of conservation! A moving face to face with 20 life-size XNUMXth century statues!

New!
Sound immersion at the Chapelle Saint Jacques
A story is told through words and sounds.
The Chapelle Saint Jacques now benefits from a work of immersive sound mediation.

Two innovative devices have been specially installed:
-4 sound panels to enjoy the experience in a group, sound accompanied by rhythmic lighting on the soundtrack.
-a stroll in binaural sound through a portable audio player for an individual experience. Everyone listens at their own pace.
Further information) :
Guided tours possible.
If the door is closed, contact 05 63 76 19 17 a staff from the tourist office will come to open you in low and mid season.
Tips and Suggestions

What if you find out what the chapel hides thanks to the game booklet?

Pass'Discovery for €4 including the Bajèn Vega museum
Albi City Pass

We speak: English, Spanish, French

Themes:

  • Religious Heritage
  • Chapel

Location details

If you see the fountain, park and walk a few meters towards Canitrot, the Roucarié lake...the chapel is not far away.
Not to be confused with the church bell tower that you will see in the center of the village.
  • In the countryside
  • River or river within 300 m
  • On the outskirts of the city
  • Village center
  • Isolated
  • Lake or body of water at -5 km
  • River at -5 km
  • GR route within 1 km
  • At the water's edge

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 30 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 60 min.
Maximum age allowed: 1200 years
Minimum group size: 15 person(s)
Minimum group size: 40 people

Customers

Suitable for: Special family with children, Pilgrims, Reserved for groups, Reception of groups, Reception of school groups, Reception of business/incentive groups, Special rate for students, Special rate for disabled people, Special rate for job seekers, Reserved for one major public, Distributors, Cycle 2: elementary school (CP, CE1, CE2), Cycle 4: middle school (5th, 4th, 3rd), Hosting summer camps, Children from 6 to 12 years old, Young people from 13 to 17 years old, Higher education, Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)

Language(s) of the visit

English, Spanish, French

Audio guide language(s)

Français

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Unguided group visits on request
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from April 01 to May 31, 2024
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Closed from 12:30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
Opening hours from June 01 to September 03, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Closed from 12:30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
Opening hours from September 04 to November 05, 2024
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Closed from 12:30 p.m. to 14 p.m.

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Adult

4 €-
Kids

3.5 €-
Student fee

3.5 €-
Jobseeker

3.5 €-
Disabled

3.5 €-
Adult group

4.5 €-
Adult

4 €-
Kids

3.5 €-
Student fee

3.5 €-
Jobseeker

3.5 €-
Disabled

3.5 €-
Adult group

4.5 €-
Adult

4 €-
Kids

3.5 €-
Student fee

3.5 €-
Jobseeker

3.5 €-
Disabled

3.5 €-
Adult group

4.5 €-
Adult guided tour option 2: chapel and museum: €5,50; option 3: chapel, museum and village: €6.50
Free for children under 14 years)

Payment methods

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Public toilets
  • Motorhome parking area
  • Motorhome service terminal
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Shop
  • Drop off on site for groups
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Reservation of services
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Temporary exhibitions

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Adapted tourism

  • Tourism and Handicap brand - visual impairment
Adapted service: Services adapted for visually impaired people, Documentation available in Braille and/or large print, Presentation of the place accessible to visually impaired people at reception, Reception staff aware of welcoming people with disabilities

Visual impairment

Two tactile models are available. Bold and Braille booklets

Linked offers

On the spot…

From 4 € / adult

Address

rue du Barry
81640 Monestiés
How do I get there?

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