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   Where is Fontevraud Abbey?

   • Fontevraud Abbey, one of the best known abbeys in France, is 13 kilometres south-east of Saumur, in the Loire Valley and within the Natural Regional Park of Loire-Anjou-Touraine. The abbey was first established in 1099 and is especially well known because both French and English monarchs are buried here.

   Fontevraud Abbey visitor guide - France This Way

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   Who founded Fontevraud Abbey?

   • Fontevraud Abbey in the Pays de la Loire region of France was founded in 1101 by Robert D'Arbrissel. This area of France was then controlled by the English Crown...

   The Royal Tombs of Fontevraud Abbey - World History Encyclopedia

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   Was Fontevraud a nunnery or a monastery?

   • Unusually it had both a nunnery and a monastery, and was under the command of an abbess. Apparently the idea was a great success and several other abbeys were established on the same basis. By the time the French Revolution forced the closure of the abbeys, Fontevraud was the most powerful abbey in France.

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   How do I visit the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud?

   • The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is a unique location for a multitude of experiences. There are many different ways to visit the site: you can independently explore with a guidebook, take a guided or audio-guided visit, a family visit with a children’s trail treasure hunt an iPad, or a group visit for adults or school parties.

   Discovering Fontevraud Royal Abbey : so many ways to visit

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fontevraud_AbbeyFontevraud Abbey - Wikipedia

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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. www.fontevraud.fr › en › royal-abbeyDiscover Fontevraud Royal Abbey - Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud

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   Meet Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry 2nd and Richard the Lionheart in Fontevraud Abbey, one of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages.

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   The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is unrivalled in terms of its rich history, closely linked to the history of France and even of Europe. It is also unique in its configuration.

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   Fontevraud Abbey, one of the best known abbeys in France, is 13 kilometres south-east of Saumur, in the Loire Valley and within the Natural Regional Park of Loire-Anjou-Touraine. The abbey was first established in 1099 and is especially well known because both French and English monarchs are buried here.

7. www.france.fr › en › article5 reasons to visit Fontevraud Abbey in the Loire Valley

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   Mar 11, 2024 · A stone's throw from Saumur in the Loire Valley, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud has achieved the perfect balance between past and future. You can visit, dine, sleep and even enjoy a permanent new art museum here from December 2020.

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9. www.worldhistory.org › collection › 158The Royal Tombs of Fontevraud Abbey - World History Encyclopedia

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   Aug 17, 2022 · The abbey was closed in 1792 during the French Revolution and even operated as one of France's most notorious prisons until 1963. Today, the abbey serves as a cultural centre, but its star attraction remains the four royal tombs showcased in this gallery.

10. 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.