Top Things to do in Maine et Loire
Top Hotels in Maine et Loire
- 1. Hotel Anne d'Anjou, The Originals Collection
- 2. Demeure de la Vignole
- 3. Hotel Anne d'Anjou, The Originals Collection
- 4. Hotel Du Parc - Logis Elegance
- 5. Hotel Les Terrasses de Saumur Hotel & Spa
- 6. Appart'City Angers
- 7. Chateau de Chambiers
- 8. Hotel De Champagne
- 9. Fontevraud L'Hotel
- 10. Logis Du Cavier
Things to do in Maine et Loire, Pays de la Loire: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Maine et Loire, France including L’Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, Eglise Saint-Denis, Saint-Sepulcre d'Angers, Chartreuse du Liget, Eglise Saint-Laud, Eglise Saint Joseph, Statue Notre Dame de la Paix et monument aux morts, Eglise Saint Hilaire, chapelle du chateau de Cunault, Eglise Notre-dame.
Restaurants in Maine et Loire
1. L’Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Eglise Saint-Denis
3. Saint-Sepulcre d'Angers
4. Chartreuse du Liget
5. Eglise Saint-Laud
6. Eglise Saint Joseph
7. Statue Notre Dame de la Paix et monument aux morts
8. Eglise Saint Hilaire
9. chapelle du chateau de Cunault
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
