Top Things to do in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
Top Restaurants in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
The 10 Best Things to do in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Pays de la Loire
Discover the best top things to do in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, France including La Gargouille de Fontevraud l'Abbaye, Parfum de France, Martin de Candre, L’Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, Einav Benzano Artiste Bijoutiere, Eglise Saint Michel, Office de tourisme de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Ancien Prieure Saint Lazare, Chapelle Notre-dame De Pitie, Chapelle Sainte Catherine.
Restaurants in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
1. La Gargouille de Fontevraud l'Abbaye
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Tourist leader on Fontevraud l'Abbaye since 2010 My goal: to give you the keys of understanding of this monument so that, on the long wall of the History, you can open the few doors that I will undertake to make you glimpse during this visit, a visit in its historical dimension spiritual and emotional; for if this stone still bears the traces of the effort of men, it transpires above all from a tormented humanity.
2. Parfum de France
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Parfum de France offers a wide range of top-quality French courses including super intensive immersion weeks tailored to corporate or individual students. The emphasis is on effective communication in practical situations All levels are welcome. The homestay is in the exceptional historical village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye in the heart of the Loire Valley
Reviewed By GlobeTrotting551910
I arrived in beautiful Fontevraud-l’Abbaye with feelings of excitement and trepidation in equal measure as I embarked on a solo week of immersion at Parfum de France ????????. The experience exceeded all my expectations on every level. Sylvie is not only a very skilled teacher but a delightful personality and as such, a total joy to spend a week of one’s life with. The combination of lessons and interaction with French people in various settings was excellent. I enjoyed it all and would highly recommend this course as it was so much more than a method of learning and improving the French Language as it included a wonderful experience of French life and culture. Thank you Sylvie.
3. Martin de Candre
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Martin de Candre makes handcrafted soaps since 1974, working with a traditional process. Rosine Dauge, creator of this business, learnt for years how to make traditional soap from the prime ingredients, what we call "saponifying". She then passed on her knowledge to her daughter, Hélène, who carried on preserving this rare technique and process. Martin de Candre soaps are handcrafted on site, with all-natural ingredients. On the production site, we welcome you in our shop where you can discover our products and see a slideshow presenting our soap-making process. On site, you can also visit a small museum about the history of soap ads. Important : For safety and regulations reasons, our workshop is not open to visitors.
4. L’Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
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4.5 based on 2,000 reviews
Founded in 1101 on the intersecting borders of three regions, Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, Fontevraud Abbey is the largest surviving monastic complex from the Middle Ages. At the heart of the Abbey Church, the reclining effigies of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II and Richard the Lionheart are a reminder of its close links with the Plantagenet kings. Converted into a prison between 1804 and 1963, then in 2000 designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Loire Valley, Fontevraud lives and breathes heritage, culture, the art of living and tradition of hospitality, continuing to embody its founder's vision of an "ideal city".
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13 - Paris, France
We visited the monumental and historically fascinating Abbey to start our trip in the Loire Valley and it was a great introduction to the region. The building, having survived many tumultous periods and some massive transformations (including its stint as a prison for nearly 100 years), has been beautifully restored and looks gorgeous. There are clear and interesting explanations in each room, and several interactive screens that told more precise stories related to the Abbey - such as Alineor of Aquitaine's history - that kept our visit moving and also provided a lot of context for the other sites we visited later in our trip. Furthermore, there are a number of temporary exhibits in some of the Abbey rooms that were excellent. I especially appreciated the exhibit on modern church windows, and the curious but mesmerising light installation in the great hall. The grounds are also quite nice to visit, but the rain put us off from spending too much time there. This is a wonderful site and is really worth the stop.
5. Einav Benzano Artiste Bijoutiere
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Jeweler artist of Israeli origin, Einav Benzano shares his work and his creations in his shop workshop in Val de Loire, located close to the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. She seeks a dialogue between the pieces she makes, movement, circulation and cadences. Raw or polished minerals, pure silver, lava stone or cultured pearls, his jewelry is made of materials that inspire him by their authentic, irreg
6. Eglise Saint Michel
7. Office de tourisme de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
8. Ancien Prieure Saint Lazare
9. Chapelle Notre-dame De Pitie
10. Chapelle Sainte Catherine
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