Châteliers Abbey

La Flotte, France

In the 12th century, Cistercian monks founded Châteliers Abbey. It was badly damaged by English army and later during Wars of Religion. The abbey was finally dismantled in the 17th century to build the fort of Pree. Today the Gothic style church ruins remain, built probably around the year 1200.

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La Prée, La Flotte, France
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Wouter Blok (4 months ago)
We went without a guide to take pretty pictures.
Patrick Druon (5 months ago)
Gorgeous spot with so many photo opportunities. Great history behind the building. Easy and accessible parking.
Richard Carret (7 months ago)
Self guided excursion on Ile de Re. Historical value in visiting, but don't make a special trip.
Ramona Serrano (15 months ago)
So entirely cool these Ruins in the middle of a field, close to the Fort (which was closed). So many questions came to my mind, why were restorations here never successful?!? The pieces of the structure left over are beautiful, the few signs around the ruins, in French only... while it's a touristy thing?!?!? But ok, will demve I to this with Uncle Google when I get home. If you like stuff like this, then a must see. If you are a cyclist, then bike by... do be careful though, google maps sent us here via a very loose sand path straight thru the forest which was impossible to bike on.
Winter Bren (18 months ago)
Beautiful abbey ruins on Ile de re. Free entry. Fully opened.
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