Name: The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

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Location: Fontevraud-L'Abbaye, Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France

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1. Fontevraud loop from Montsoreau

11.0km

00:44

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Turquant – Troglodyte Houses of Turquant loop from Montsoreau

15.6km

01:01

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fontevraud loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

8.54km

00:34

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

June 20, 2025

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place steeped in history, located in the heart of the Loire Valley and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Let yourself be carried away by the magic of this ancient site and discover the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, an architectural and historical jewel that will fascinate young and old alike.

Thanks to captivating exhibitions, fascinating guided tours and a rich cultural programme, you will immerse yourself in the unique world of this abbey, founded in the 11th century and once a necropolis of the Plantagenets. Every stone, every vault, every corner tells a story...

But Fontevraud is much more than a historical site...

Broaden your discovery with a visit to the Fontevraud Museum of Modern Art, which houses more than 800 works donated by Martine and Léon Cligman. A prestigious collection that combines ancient and modern art, for an artistic immersion through the ages.

Triggered? Find out more at ot-saumur.fr/en/abbeys-and-religious-heritage/royal-abbey-of-fontevraud-5344942

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Location: Fontevraud-L'Abbaye, Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

1. Fontevraud loop from Montsoreau

2. Turquant – Troglodyte Houses of Turquant loop from Montsoreau

3. Fontevraud loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

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