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Abbaye de Fontevraud

Fontevraud's former royal abbey fills a substantial monastic complex near Saumur. Its cloisters and Plantagenet tombs reward a longer visit than a quick château stop.

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Why go

This is a place to follow the scale of a monastic city, moving from enclosed cloisters to spaces associated with the Plantagenet dynasty. The royal burials give the abbey a historical focus, while the complex itself lets you spend time with religious architecture rather than another furnished residence.

What to look for

Explore cloisters and the Plantagenet tombs in a substantial historic site.

Useful to know

Allow a substantial visit for the abbey complex, especially if the Plantagenet tombs matter to you.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 90–150 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

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Opening information

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Europe/Paris · Oct 3, 2026 / Nov 3, 2026

Monday: 10:00–19:00
Tuesday: 10:00–19:00
Wednesday: 10:00–19:00
Thursday: 10:00–19:00
Friday: 10:00–19:00
Saturday: 10:00–19:00
Sunday: 10:00–19:00

Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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