Visit the abbey

Visit the residence of Eleanor of Aquitaine, by lingering on the main priory, and in particular on the abbey church which overhangs the site, without forgetting the grand dormitory of the Abbey, where the work "Death in Summer" by the artist Claude Lévêque has been installed. Visitors are invited to experience a journey into their dreams, featured by a captivating visual and sound device. The motto of the Abbey takes on its full meaning here... "The emotion is in the unexpected". Or opt for a night visit of the Royal Abbey during which nine centuries of history are revealed to the curious...

A celestial evening

Conclude the day with an idyllic interlude at the Abbey of Fontevraud, a vast monastic city erected at the dawn of the 12th century thanks to the amazing I-Bar, where tactile tables allow you to learn more about Fontevraud and its surroundings while enjoying a sparkling wine from the Saumur region.

Later on, be ready to to be surprised by the contemporary and refined cuisine of chef Thibaut Ruggeri, Bocuse d'Or and Michelin starred. And dont forget check the chambers with the felted atmosphere in the heart of this majestic religious building registered with the World Heritage of UNESCO...

Practical information:

Exhibition: March 20 to May 31, 2020. Included with the entrance ticket.

Restaurant menu from 58 € - Room from 139 €.

More information : http://www.fontevraud.fr/