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Attraction in the Vendee.
Abbaye de
Maillezais
Built in
1003 this Benedictine abbey was once the burial place of the Dukes of
Aquitaine.Resting on a island in the Golfe de Pictons it is architecturally
unique in the Poitou Saintonge.
Artists and men of Letters always found a refuge here. Francois Rabelais in 1518 during the Wars of Religion was a notable refugee.
It was made a Protestant stronghold by Agrppa d'Aubigne.
From the Abbey's esplanade visitors can view the imposing remains of the cathedral and the seven halls of its well preserved monastic buildings which include the refectories, cellar and salt store and the kitchen
Artists and men of Letters always found a refuge here. Francois Rabelais in 1518 during the Wars of Religion was a notable refugee.
It was made a Protestant stronghold by Agrppa d'Aubigne.
From the Abbey's esplanade visitors can view the imposing remains of the cathedral and the seven halls of its well preserved monastic buildings which include the refectories, cellar and salt store and the kitchen
There are
several event throughout the year:
The Festival Des Abbeye: classical and sacret music;
Visits Insoltes: an original way to learn about the abbey by solving a mysterious riddle;
Les Compagnons Batisseurs: Spectacles presenting the story of the monks who buit the Abbey. (July -August);
Les Voix du Monastere: a fun presention of the artof Gregorian Chant (July-Augaust);
Evening events and tours (Tuesdays July-August).
The Festival Des Abbeye: classical and sacret music;
Visits Insoltes: an original way to learn about the abbey by solving a mysterious riddle;
Les Compagnons Batisseurs: Spectacles presenting the story of the monks who buit the Abbey. (July -August);
Les Voix du Monastere: a fun presention of the artof Gregorian Chant (July-Augaust);
Evening events and tours (Tuesdays July-August).
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Abbey of Maillezais
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Open every
day;
October to April 9.30 to 12.30 &13.30 to 18h
May - September. 10h to 19h
Closed:Last three weeks of January.
Tarif: Adult 5 euros, Student and Handicaped 3euros
under 18s Free
October to April 9.30 to 12.30 &13.30 to 18h
May - September. 10h to 19h
Closed:Last three weeks of January.
Tarif: Adult 5 euros, Student and Handicaped 3euros
under 18s Free