Abbaye royale de Fontevraud

Discover the historic Abbey of Fontevraud, a former Benedictine monastery founded in 1101 and situated in Fontevraud, near Saumur in Anjou, France. Once a significant monastic site in Europe, the abbey evolved from a mixed-gender monastery to a double monastery, playing key roles under various rulers and ultimately transitioning to a prison in the 18th century. Today, the site includes the Grand-Moûtier monastery with its abbey church, cloister, and convent buildings, preserving centuries of architectural and cultural heritage.