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Founded: 1123Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)
Rating
4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Pavel Barbo (5 months ago)
Absolutely stunning.
Absolutely stunning.
Peter Roberts (19 months ago)
I sorry but we wanted to visit but I'm afraid it's not motorhome friendly. We went to park up where I believe coaches park up but was told to move by staff...who another told us to park there in the first place. We were ask to park in the car park that was basically a field on a hill... we would have got stuck. Consequently we left.. wasted journey will not be returning anytime soon. For clarification, I never intended to stay the night it was as I clearly said prior only to visit the chateau and Gardens.
I sorry but we wanted to visit but I'm afraid it's not motorhome friendly. We went to park up where I believe coaches park up but was told to move by staff...who another told us to park there in the first place. We were ask to park in the car park that was basically a field on a hill... we would have got stuck. Consequently we left.. wasted journey will not be returning anytime soon. For clarification, I never intended to stay the night it was as I clearly said prior only to visit the chateau and Gardens.
Brian Kennan (20 months ago)
Huge restored Cistercian Abbey is well worth the visit. Set in beautiful grounds, just off the main road, the Abbey is a family home, so expect normal family things (kids, toys, family pet) and be aware that about half of the Abbey is inaccessible. Nevertheless it's a very worthwhile and enjoyable visit. Price is very reasonable and includes a 1 hour guided tour in French. The stonework in the church is exceptional. After the tour, you should follow the map to the tower in the garden and take the 100 steps to see the view at the top.
Huge restored Cistercian Abbey is well worth the visit. Set in beautiful grounds, just off the main road, the Abbey is a family home, so expect normal family things (kids, toys, family pet) and be aware that about half of the Abbey is inaccessible. Nevertheless it's a very worthwhile and enjoyable visit. Price is very reasonable and includes a 1 hour guided tour in French. The stonework in the church is exceptional. After the tour, you should follow the map to the tower in the garden and take the 100 steps to see the view at the top.
Arnold Buddenberg (3 years ago)
Great place to visit. Great park to stroll in. The tour gives interesting information about the changing destination of the buildings. It would be nice to peak in to the current life of the current owners in one of their appartements or kitchen. The abbaye church, sober with beautiful structures has a great light that always enters the building due to the orientation of the building. Options for a comfortable picknique on the ground or just outside are not available.
Great place to visit. Great park to stroll in. The tour gives interesting information about the changing destination of the buildings. It would be nice to peak in to the current life of the current owners in one of their appartements or kitchen. The abbaye church, sober with beautiful structures has a great light that always enters the building due to the orientation of the building. Options for a comfortable picknique on the ground or just outside are not available.
Vincent Touzet (4 years ago)
Private abbey renovated and maintained with respect. Very nice park. The guided tour was very well conducted. The altarpieces of the church are magnificent
Private abbey renovated and maintained with respect. Very nice park. The guided tour was very well conducted. The altarpieces of the church are magnificent
