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

    Coordinates: 47°10′53″N 0°03′06″E. 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.

    • 1101
    • suppressed
    • Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud

  3. www.sacred-destinations.com › france › fontevraud-abbeyFontevraud Abbey, Fontevraud l'Abbaye - Sacred Destinations

    Map of Fontevraud Abbey, Fontevraud l'Abbaye. Below is a location map and aerial view of Fontevraud Abbey. Using the buttons on the left (or the wheel on your mouse), you can zoom in for a closer look, or zoom out to get your bearings. To move around, click and drag the map with your mouse.

    • churches; monasteries
    • Fontevraud Abbey · Fontevrault Abbey
    • 1105-60
    • Romanesque

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

    Feb 22, 2024 · Come and visit the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud and plunge into the heart of history. This vast monastic city has known an incredible destiny that we will reveal to you throughout this article. First an abbey, then a prison, it became a real cultural center in 1975.

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

    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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  7. mapcarta.com › 29245188Fontevraud Abbey Map - Fontevrault, Pays de la Loire, France

    The Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud or Fontevrault was a monastery in the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, near Chinon, in the former French duchy of Anjou. Overview Map

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

    The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe located in the Loire Valley. Founded in 1101 by Robert d'Arbrissel, it has played an important role in the religious and political history of France.

  9. www.medart.pitt.edu › image › FranceTHE ABBEY OF FONTEVRAULT - University of Pittsburgh

    • Location : ANJOU, NW FRANCE. Click on image above for larger version of the map. • Brief History : The abbey was founded in 1099 by Robert d'Arbrissel (1047-1117), who spent his early life as a preacher and had many followers. In 1119, Pope Calixtus II consecrated the cemetery and the east end on the main church, the church of Notre-Dame.