Féminine Abbey, a masterpiece of Anglo-Norman Gothic style, at the foot of a healing spring.
Nestled at the foot of a healing spring, this women’s abbey seems to have been forgotten over time. Founded in 1190, this masterpiece of 13th-century Anglo-Norman Gothic style, in all its Cistercian purity, offers visitors a troglodytic cellar, the ruins of the abbey church, a three-aisled chapter house, a workroom, the nuns’ dormitory and monastic gardens dotted with sculptures evoking the women who lived there.
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Full price: €6, concessions: 4.50 €, children: 3.50 €, free: under 7. Family: €17. Open from April to September.
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The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Guérard, located in Radepont in an enchanting setting renowned for its miraculous fountain, is a Gothic-style abbey for women. It was first home to a Benedictine community in the 12th century, before becoming Cistercian in the 13th. A visit to this site allows you to explore their former living quarters and learn more about the nuns' daily lives. You'll discover a troglodytic cellar, the ruins of the abbey church, the chapter house, the rib-vaulted work room and the nuns' dormitory. What's more, the gardens, dotted with sculptures, offer the perfect setting for a stroll or a rest. For an enriching experience, opt for a guided or educational tour, including a treasure hunt and riddles. A place not to be missed!
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