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Chirens Priory
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A rare 11th-century Romanesque church listed as a Historic Monument, open to visitors and hosting one of France's oldest Chamber Music Festivals, free concerts and temporary contemporary art exhibitions.
Restored in 1964 by the artist Roger Lorin, the church has since been dedicated to the visual arts and music.
The international festival is one of the oldest chamber music festivals in France, offering the chance to hear the best French and international ensembles in this venue with its exceptional acoustics (full programme on the website).
Finally, the site of the 11th-century Romanesque Priory, adorned with frescoes and listed as a Historic Monument, is open to visitors (self-guided tours or guided tours for groups by appointment).
Free concerts are given by top students from the region's conservatoires on Sundays at the Priory.
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Office de Tourisme du Pays Voironnais - 23/10/2025
tourisme.paysvoironnais.com/
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Price(s)
Full price: 5 € Reduced price: 2.50 €. Free entry for children < 12 years.
Open period
From june 1st to september 21th 2025, every Sunday.
Contact
Phone : 04 76 35 20 02
Email : prieuredechirens@orange.fr
Website : https://www.prieuredechirens.fr/
Facebook : https://fr-fr.facebook.com/PrieureChirens/
Location complements
From Grenoble, take the A48 motorway towards Lyon, exit at junction 10 Chamfeuillet, then take the D1075 towards Bourg en Bresse. From Lyon, A48, exit no. 10 Champfeuillet, then follow signs for Voiron and D1075 Bourg en Bresse. From Chambéry, motorway direction Lyon, exit Aiguebelette, St Béron, St Geoire en Valdaine, Chirens direction Voiron.
Reception complements
As part of group visits: guided tour and video on the monks of Ganagobie and Tamié. Breakfast offered before 11am for group visits. Seminar room. Possibility of a combined day visit with a guided tour of Lac de Paladru on a sailing boat, organised by the sailboarding school of the SPAC.
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