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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

Name: The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
Rating: 2

Recommended by 25 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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

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1. View of Château de Chinon – View of Candes-Saint-Martin loop from Chinon

49.2km

02:59

280m

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

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2. 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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3. Fontevraud – Turquant loop from Montsoreau

15.5km

01:00

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. 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

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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

1. View of Château de Chinon – View of Candes-Saint-Martin loop from Chinon

2. Fontevraud loop from Montsoreau

3. Fontevraud – Turquant loop from Montsoreau

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