Fontevraud Abbey
Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, France
One of the largest medieval monastic sites in Europe, holding the tomb effigies of Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart. Allow two hours; there are car parks by the abbey.
- Nearest town
- Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.1811, 0.0511
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Belle-RiveCampsite4 km from Fontevraud Abbey · 58 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- La FritillaireCampsite7 km from Fontevraud AbbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Camping-cars Villebernier, Le Port RouxMotorhome stopover10 km from Fontevraud Abbey · 56 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping L'Île d'OffardCampsite12 km from Fontevraud Abbey · 169 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping-car Park ChinonMotorhome stopover14 km from Fontevraud Abbey · 49 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Camping-car Brain-sur-AllonnesMotorhome stopover14 km from Fontevraud Abbey · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Fontevraud Abbey?
Fontevraud Abbey is in Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, France, at GPS 47.1811, 0.0511. It is about 13 km from Saumur.
Can you camp near Fontevraud Abbey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Place des Anciens Combattants d'Afrique du Nord, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 46 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fontevraud Abbey?
Fontevraud Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Touraine and Anjou: Villandry to Fontevraud.
What is there to see near Fontevraud Abbey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Royal Fortress of Chinon (14 km), Château d’Ussé (20 km), Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (33 km) and Château de Villandry gardens (39 km).
When is the best time to visit Fontevraud Abbey?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)