Guided tour of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
ID: GYG1094888-1681281
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
1001 stories await you at the abbey!
Discover the origins of this unusual abbey, which still honors the memory of Eleanor of Aquitaine today.
It's a place with 1001 stories that you'll enter with your guide.
From the incredible story of its construction, through its many modifications, to the contemporary history that turned it into a prison and then a place open to the public, don't miss the guided tour of this jewel of Maine-et-Loire.
What will you discover during the tour?
♀️The foundation of an abbey run by women until the French Revolution of 1789.
Eleanor of Aquitaine and her desire to build the Plantagenet necropolis.
Anecdotes about the daily life of the places during the abbey and prison periods.
Highlights
- Unusual anecdotes about the abbey's founder
- Unusual discoveries about religious and prison life
- An unknown story in an exceptional place
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the abbey ticket office: enter the building under the porch, continue into the courtyard, and enter the ticket office building.
INCLUDED
- Private guided tour with your guide.
- Discover the different areas of the royal abbey.
NOT INCLUDED
- A guided tour of the Museum of Modern Art.
- Drinks and snacks.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
