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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place with a rich history, located in the heart of the Loire Valley and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The abbey is a unique cultural site! An abbey with a royal destination, a formidable prison is today a place of creation (museum of modern art).

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 https://www.ot-saumur.fr/en/abbeys-and-religious-heritage/royal-abbey-of-fontevraud-5344942/

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

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe. Founded in 1101 by Robert d'Arbrissel, this abbey played an important role in the religious and political history of France. You can admire the Romanesque architecture, the tombs of the Plantagenêt kings and queens and the museum's contemporary art exhibitions. You can also enjoy the peaceful gardens and surrounding forest, where you will find plenty of trails to explore. The abbey is open all year round, except Tuesdays in low season. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a regional museum of modern art in one place.

Fontevraud Abbey is a unique place of culture. The immense building, whose construction dates back to the 12th century, houses a very beautiful permanent collection. There you can find, among other things, the very moving tombstones of Richard the Lionheart and his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine. Today, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud also hosts a modern art museum, a very beautiful hotel, two restaurants, including a gourmet one, and temporary exhibitions. While passing through, you will find a reason to stop by!

Fontevraud Abbey is a unique place of culture! The building is huge and houses a very beautiful permanent collection where you will see, among other things, the very moving tombstones of Richard the Lionheart and his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor, this incredible woman, who uniquely was both Queen of France then Queen of England and in so doing is at the origin of the famous hundred years war between the two kingdoms. By marrying the King of England she offered with her a good part of the kingdom of France, which caused the famous war. The royal abbey of Fontevraud is also a museum of modern art, a very beautiful hotel, two restaurants, including a gastronomic one, temporary exhibitions, as well as conferences and seminars. For more information on this incredible place, visit their website: https://www.fontevraud.fr/

Monastic city & Plantagenet necropolis, now hosting concerts, exhibitions & artists’ residencies

Very beautiful place decorated with many beautiful rose bushes and a huge, former monastery from the 12th century, which can be visited.