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Presentation of the Association

The Association of the Friends of the Abbey of Villelongue was created in 1985 and now has 200 members. Its aims are :

• to actively participate in the promotion of the Abbey as a tourist destination by organising visits, cultural and artistic events, concerts and exhibitions, as well as evening visits
• to contribute to the preservation of the fabric of the monument and the indispensible restoration work to ensure the abbey's survival.

Prizes awarded to the association

• 1998 - the PRIX DUMOUSSET of ancient French Houses for the restoration of the monument
• 2000 - the PRIX ARCHITECTURE ET MUSIQUE for the hosting events in historic homes
  

Permanent benefits for members of the association

• a yearly newsletter
• free entry to the abbey
• invitations to exhibitions
• reduced entrance for concerts
  

Membership

Despite financial help from a variety of institutions we need your support in order to bring to fruition the restoration of the abbey.

If you wish to become a member of L’ Association des Amis de l’Abbaye de Villelongue, please complete the membership form below and send it, together with your membership fee, to the address indicated.

Membership : from 20 euros €
Joint membership : from 30 €

Download the membership form