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   Who founded the Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud?

   • The Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud or Fontevrault (in French: abbaye de Fontevraud) was a monastery in the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, near Chinon, in the former French duchy of Anjou. It was founded in 1101 by the itinerant preacher Robert of Arbrissel.

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   Why should you visit the Royal Fontevraud Abbey?

   • You won’t be disappointed as the Royal Fontevraud Abbey is one of the most famous in France, with stunning architecture and a history that’s hard to rival. Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it’s the resting place of four Kings and Queens of England.

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   Where is Fontevraud Abbey?

   • The Abbey is in the Loire Valley region of France in the village of Fontevraud-l’Abbaye in western France, approximately 10 km (about 6 miles) southwest of Saumur. Why is Fontevraud Abbey famous? Blimey, where on earth do I start?

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   Who is buried at Fontevraud Abbey?

   • Two Kings of England are buried at Fontevraud Abbey, Henry II, King of England and Richard the Lionheart. Where is Eleanor Aquitaine buried? Eleanor of Aquitaine was buried in Fontevraud Abbey, and an effigy tomb still exists in the Abbey, although her body was moved during the French Revolution. Who is buried next to Eleanor of Aquitaine?

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   The Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud or Fontevrault (in French: abbaye de Fontevraud) was a monastery in the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, near Chinon, in the former French duchy of Anjou. It was founded in 1101 by the itinerant preacher Robert of Arbrissel.

   • Established: 1101
   • Status: suppressed

   • Full name: Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud

3. loirelovers.fr › en › royal-abbey-fontevraudVisit the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud (tips + photos)

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Why visit Fontevraud Abbey? The Abbey of Fontevraud is a monument not to be missed in the Loire Valley for several reasons: History, The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic cities in Europe inherited from the Middle Ages.

4. www.france.fr › en › articleVisit Fontevraud Abbey in the Loire Valley - France

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   Jun 7, 2023 · Founded in 1101, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, located in the Pays de la Loire region, is the largest monastic settlement inherited from the Middle Ages. Fully restored, the site now brings its rich heritage to life with a multidisciplinary cultural programme and a host of digital installations.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Fontevrault-lAbbayeFontevrault-l’Abbaye | Monastic Order, Abbess & Pilgrimage

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   Fontevrault-l’Abbaye is the site of the great abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontevrault, which, housing both monks and nuns, was founded in 1099 or 1101 by the Breton hermit Robert d’Abrissel; it was a triple monastery with five separate buildings.

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   Sep 28, 2023 · Planning a day out to Fontevraud Abbey in the Loire Valley? You won’t be disappointed as the Royal Fontevraud Abbey is one of the most famous in France, with stunning architecture and a history that’s hard to rival. Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it’s the resting place of four Kings and Queens of England.

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8. www.fontevraud.fr › en › plan-your-visitPractical Informations - Fontevraud Royal Abbey

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   Dec 22, 2023 · Practical Informations - Fontevraud Royal Abbey. Pratical Information. 2023-2024 opening hours. The ticket office closes 1 hour before the site closes. MID-SEASON. November 6 > December 22, 2023. January 8 > March 22, 2024. November 4 > December 20, 2024. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed every Tuesday. HIGH-SEASON. December 23, 2023 > January 7, 2024.

9. www.ot-saumur.fr › en › abbeys-and-religiousRoyal Abbey of Fontevraud - Saumur Loire Valley Tourism

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   Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. In the heart of the Loire Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic cities inherited from the Middle Ages. About us. Through the exhibitions and guided tours, discover this thousand-year-old abbey and let yourself be surprised by its history...