- Fontevraud was a Royal Abbey for over six centuries before Napoleon saved the place from demolition in 1804 by turning it into a prison.
- Unlike any historic site we have visited, the Fontevraud Royal Abbey has created a working hybrid of the past, present, and future.
- Fontevraud Abbey. General view of the complex. The cloister galleries. The chapter house portal. Tomb of Richard I of England and Isabella of Angoulême (at...
- Fontevraud Abbey (1010-1119) is located between Tours and Saumur. This is a beautiful complex of buildings that have been restored.
- Discover the fascinating history and architectural wonders of Fontevraud Abbey. Plan your visit to this iconic landmark and immerse yourself in its serene beauty.
- I go to the great abbey, in the village of Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, to pay my respects to one of history’s most impressive women, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
- Image for Royal Abbey of Fontevaud. ... Find out about the history of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye with a stop at Royal Abbey of Fontevaud.
- The order of Fontevraud was founded in 1101, and the Fontevraud Abbey was consecrated eighteen years later in 1119.
- Find 31 memorial records at the Fontevraud Abbey cemetery in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Pays de la Loire. Add a memorial, flowers or photo.