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Abbaye De Fontevraud

13€

Tickets valid until 02 August 2024.

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Description

Ticket includes

Priority entrance to the abbey

Self-guided tour of the abbey

Access to the gardens

Founded in 1101, Fontevraud Abbey owes its power to the famous Plantagenet family and its close links with Eleanor of Aquitaine. Queen of France and then of England, she spent the last years of her life here. Her recumbent tomb sits at the heart of the abbey church alongside those of her first husband Henry II Plantagenet and her son Richard the Lionheart. The history of this place is full of twists and turns, taking it from a place of worship to a royal necropolis to a prison. Aside from its impressive architecture, what strikes you most when you enter the abbey is the peace and tranquillity of the place. As you stroll through the gardens or under the arcades, let yourself be immersed in centuries of history.

When you visit the abbey, you'll discover a rich history on the borders of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou. It's a pleasant change from the châteaux of the Loire, and you'll discover a little-known but rich part of French history.

This ticket does not include access to the Museum of Modern Art, temporary exhibitions, audio guides or guided tours.

Other information

Further information

Free for under 18yo and students under 25yo

Accessible to people with reduced mobility for a large part of the site

Luggage lockers and bicycle parking

Access

Free parking available near the Abbey

Address : Abbaye de Fontevraud, 49590 Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

Want to discover the region in a different way? Don't hesitate to hire a bike from Les Vélos Verts!

Opening times

Open every day of the year except 1 January and 25 December.

8 January to 22 March: 10am to 6pm (closed on Tuesdays)

23 March to 5 July: 10am to 7pm

6 July to 25 August: 10am to 8pm

26 August to 3 November: 10am to 7pm

4 November to 20 December: 10am to 6pm (closed Tuesdays)

21 December to 5 January 2025: 10am to 7pm

Last admission 1 hour before closing time.