Fontevraud Abbey was founded by Robert d’Arbrissel in 1101, financed by the local nobles and his success as a preacher.
In 1804, the abbey became state prison until 1963. Today Fontevraud Abbey is a cultural meeting centre.
The abbey church (minster church), building on the left is infirmary.
The main entrance of the church.
summer 2014.
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