View of the abbey church and the rest of Aubazine Abbey from the cloister garden

Around Colette and Coco Chanel

Two great ladies are linked to our history: the writer Colette and Coco Chanel. OUR catalog of days invites you to discover the places to visit that pay homage to them. 

Aubazine and its Abbey

Discovery ofAubazine and its abbey, town where Coco Chanel grew up from the age of 12 to 18. She learned sewing there and was inspired by the places for her creations: the 2 intertwined letters “C” of her logo were inspired by the stained glass windows of the abbey church.

view of the cloister garden of Aubazine Abbey through stone arcades

Colette Gardens

Guided tour of Colette Gardens : a journey not only in the life of the famous writer but also botanically through the 6 regions where she lived, a vegetable garden, a forest, a mineral garden, a rose garden, a flower garden and a French garden!

Colette gardens in spring

Around Colette and Coco Chanel | Practical

  • 1 visit to Aubazine and its Abbey
  • 1 3-course lunch after the 2 visits (wine and coffee included)
  • 1 guided tour of the Colette Gardens
  • From €51/person (based on 30 people)

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