Fontevraud Abbey

Looking northwest in the Grand-Moutier Cloister, reconstructed on the site of the Romanesque cloister by abbesses Renee de Bourbon (south gallery, 1519) and Louise de Bourbon (remaining galleries, 1530-60). Also visible is the south flank of the Romanesque abbey church (1105-60). Abbey of Fontevraud, Loire Valley, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

Founded in 1100, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is now a museum and cultural center. The beautifully restored abbey complex includes a Romanesque church with royal tombs, a lovely Renaissance cloister and a Byzantine-Romanesque kitchen.

Location map of Fontevraud Abbey. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Fontevraud Abbey. Click to enlarge.

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Page Title: Fontevraud Abbey
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024