Les Étoiles de Fontevraud 2024
Discover the Royal Abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontevraud in a different way
Once a mixed monastery, it became a prison until 1963.
Today, the abbey and its 13 hectares make it one of the largest monastic cities in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Abbey has also become a privileged cultural place thanks to the Museum of Modern Art. Opened in 2021, the museum offers a rich collection of 900 works by artists such as Robert Delaunay, Edgar Degas and Germaine Richier.
Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Royal Abbey!
At nightfall, from 18 July to 27 August, a nocturnal route is unveiled and invites you to discover the monument from a new angle.
For this new edition, the route focuses on the prison history of the Abbey, accompanied by light effects, sound effects and video projections.
A visit that is both magical and full of emotion awaits you: don't miss this not-to-be-missed event during your stay in your hotel La Croix Blanche, located opposite the Royal Abbey!
Discover the emblematic monument of Fontevraud
Built in the 12th century, the Royal Abbey is an impressive religious building.
Once a mixed monastery, it became a prison until 1963.
Today, the abbey and its 13 hectares make it one of the largest monastic cities in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Abbey has also become a privileged cultural place thanks to the Museum of Modern Art. Opened in 2021, the museum offers a rich collection of 900 works by artists such as Robert Delaunay, Edgar Degas and Germaine Richier.
An event not to be missed during your stay in La Croix Blanche
Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Royal Abbey!
At nightfall, from 18 July to 27 August, a nocturnal route is unveiled and invites you to discover the monument from a new angle.
For this new edition, the route focuses on the prison history of the Abbey, accompanied by light effects, sound effects and video projections.
A visit that is both magical and full of emotion awaits you: don't miss this not-to-be-missed event during your stay in your hotel La Croix Blanche, located opposite the Royal Abbey!
Practical information
- 🗓️ Dates: from 16 July to 25 August 2023
- ⏰ Times: from 9.30pm to 12.30pm (last entries at 11.30pm). No tours on Mondays and 30 July
- 💵 Prices: €16 full price, €11 reduced price, free for under 18s
- 🚶 Access: entrance to the Royal Abbey opposite our hotel
