- The Abbey of Fontevraud itself consisted of four separate communities, all managed by the same abbess.
- Fontevraud was a Royal Abbey for over six centuries before Napoleon saved the place from demolition in 1804 by turning it into a prison.
- Fontevraud Abbey was founded in 1101 by an itinerant priest. ... Unlike other abbeys, abbesses appointed from the royal family governed Fontevraud.
- Discover the fascinating history and architectural wonders of Fontevraud Abbey. Plan your visit to this iconic landmark and immerse yourself in its serene beauty.
- The Abbey of Fontevraud itself consisted of four separate communities, all completely managed by the same abbess.
- Fontevraud Abbey is a religious building hosting a cultural centre since 1975, the Centre Culturel de l'Ouest.
- In the XIV-XV centuries, the Abbey of Fontevraud experienced a period of decline due to the plague and the Hundred Years War.
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- I am planning a September trip to Paris with two 65+ ladies (three of us total). One who is a huge fan of the Plantagenets and wants to vist Fontevraud Abbey.
- The Abbey of Fontevraud itself consisted of four separate communities, all managed by the same abbess. ... Pohu, J. (1979) The royal abbey of Fontevraud.