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

Two great women are linked to our history: the writer Colette and Coco Chanel. Our catalogue of days out invites you to discover the places to visit that pay tribute to them.

Aubazine and its Abbey

DiscoverAubazine and its abbey, where Coco Chanel grew up from the age of 12 to 18. She learnt dressmaking there and drew inspiration for her creations from the place: the 2 intertwined letters "C" in her logo were inspired by the stained glass windows in the abbey church.

view of the cloister garden at Aubazine abbey through the stone arcades

Colette's Gardens

Guided tour of Colette's Gardens: a journey not only through 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 formal garden!

Colette's gardens in spring

Around Colette and Coco Chanel | Practical info

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

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