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Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
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Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud is located in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire. The venue accommodates up to 60 guests, from €9,480.

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Capacity
Up to 60 guests
Accommodation
54 bedrooms · 54 guests
From
€9,480
Season
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Location
Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire
Sleeps
54 guests
Exclusivity
Partial exclusivity
Catering
In-house catering

About This Venue

Michelin-starred dining in Eleanor of Aquitaine's royal abbey

A historic Royal Abbey with a 4-star hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant, offering intimate weddings of up to 60 guests in a UNESCO World Heritage setting.

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The Venue History

Medieval · Romanesque abbey

UNESCO World Heritage site

Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud is a historic abbey located in the Loire Valley UNESCO World Heritage designation. The property now functions as a 4-star hotel and cultural venue within the abbey complex.

Notable Features

  • • Romanesque Kitchens
  • • Abbey Church With Recumbent Statues
  • • Cloister
  • • Historic Priory Building Housing Hotel Rooms

Spaces & Capacity

Hotel Orchard

Outdoor
60
Cocktail
cocktail
  • Private Garden Setting
  • Adjacent To Restaurant

Petit Réfectoire

Indoor
60
Seated
dinner
  • Warm And Elegant Design
  • Large Convivial Table

Le Bar à Vins

Indoor
50
Cocktail
dancing bar
  • Bar With Fridge
  • Background Music

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic

Chapel

Saint-Benoît Chapel available for privatization at €1,500 incl. VAT, capacity 100 guests. Historic chapel space without integrated audio/visual equipment; external sound and lighting recommended.

Accommodation

Bedrooms
54
Sleeps
54
Breakfast
Included
WiFi shower room with toiletries desk in-room safe non-smoking

Fontevraud L'Ermitage Hotel

hotel
54 bedrooms

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Pricing & Packages

From €9,480

Mariage Étoilé offer for up to 60 guests including cocktail, gastronomic dinner, and accommodations

What’s included

  • Gastronomic dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Continental breakfast
  • Access to abbey and museum

Not included

  • Tourist tax
  • Cocktail canapés optional add-ons
  • Wine pairings
  • Bar à Vins or Chapel rental fees
  • DJ or entertainment
  • External bar services

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Chapel Nearby
Child Friendly
Disabled Facilities
Eco-Friendly
Exclusive Use
In-House Chef
On-site Accommodation
Private Chapel

Amenities & Activities

Spa
Library
Fountain/Water Feature
Wi-Fi
Furniture Provided

Historic abbey gardens surrounding the property with orchard and formal grounds

Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

Key Distances

  • Saumur

Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Maine-et-Loire, France

Loire Valley setting within a historic abbey

Nearby attractions: Saumur, Loire Valley UNESCO World Heritage site

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