What to See & Do
Fontevraud l’Abbaye Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fontevraud Abbey | ★★★★☆ | Abbey | Self | Paid |
| 02 | Modern Art Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 03 | Festina Lente | ★★☆☆☆ | Medieval Art Gallery | Self | Free |
| 04 | St. Michel Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
01. Fontevraud Abbey
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Abbey
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Fontevraud Abbey is one of Europe’s largest monastic complexes, with a history dating back to the 12th century. It’s also a royal necropolis with the tombs of notable Plantagenets.
02. Modern Art Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Modern Art Museum showcases contemporary art within the historic setting of the abbey. It offers a blend of old and new, with rotating exhibitions of modern artworks.
03. Festina Lente
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Medieval Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Festina Lente gallery and workshop showcases works of the beautiful and nearly forgotten medieval technique known as stencil illumination from the 14th century.
04. St. Michel Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village church primarily dates from the 13th century in a gothic style.
