Tour 3 – Rennes le chateau

Rennes le château, St Hilaire abbey

The master of Cabestany & Abbot Saunière’s treasure

Visit to the charming benedictine Abbey of St Hilaire with its peaceful 14th century cloister. The abbey houses the sarcophagus of Saint Saturninus, a major work by the Master of Cabestany. This was the place where the monks invented, in 1531,by chance.. the world’s first sparkling wine la blanquette de Limoux

Rennes le Chateau was originally part of an old important fortified wisigoth city called Rhedae in the 5th century Nowadays People from all over the world for the enigma of Rennes-le-Chateau. The area is also dotted with ancient remains of Celtic and Roman times. Discover the mistery of Rennes-le-Chateau and visit the famous Marie Madeleine Church, the museum about the mysterious life of Abbot Saunière and the treasure he would have found….Last but not least from the Magdala Tower across the valley you can enjoy an outstanding and panoramic view of the pyrénées on clear days