ABBAYE DE FONTEVRAUD

Loire Anjou Touraine Natural Regional Park, 49590 Fontevraud l'Abbaye, France
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Introduction

Fontevraud Abbey is located in the Loire Valley region and is one of the largest monasteries in Europe. It is also the site of the largest royal necropolis of the Angevin dynasty. Fontevraud Abbey attracts visitors from around the world with its grandeur and unique architecture. In 1804, Napoleon converted it into a prison, saving it from destruction and turning it into a feared place of imprisonment. The last batch of inmates left this prison in 1985. Today, it is a cultural exchange center (named by the French Ministry of Culture) and a venue for concerts, seminars, and exhibitions. It also hosts artists who reside here and exhibit their creations.
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Loire Anjou Touraine Natural Regional Park, 49590 Fontevraud l'Abbaye, France

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