Abbeys monasteries and convents Châteaux de la Loire

There are various reasons why visitors should enter the abbey. There is the panoramic view of the bocage. There is the site, with its beautiful stained glass windows, statues and reliquaries. There is also the desire to spend some personal time in the atmosphere of the monastery. Here lives a community of about thirty Cistercian nuns whose days are punctuated by prayer and work. They welcome those who wish to join them in prayer.

Located in Montrésor, 4 km from the town of Loches, Château-monastère de la Corroirie is a picturesque hotel set in 150 hectares of wooded grounds. It houses a church dating back to 1208 and offers 5 period rooms with medieval decor, exposed wooden beams and private bathrooms. Some rooms offer views of the forest or garden. Continental breakfast is included and can be served in a cosy lounge or in the garden. There's also a church, a dining room, a jogging track and a swimming and fishing pond. Dinner and guided tours are available at an additional cost. The castle-monastery tourist and cultural site is open from Easter to All Saints' Day, from 11am to 7pm.

The Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry Royal Abbey is a listed historic monument located in Bois-Aubry, in the commune of Luzé in the Indre-et-Loire region. Dating back to the early 12th century, it is remarkable for both its history and its architecture. The abbey offers 4-star-rated gîtes, ideal for relaxing family or couple vacations. The gîtes are designed to combine comfort, conviviality and respect for age-old traditions. Visitors can also take advantage of the swimming pool facing the choir of the abbey church. The abbey is also famous for housing the grave of Hollywood actor Yul Brynner. A small museum traces his biography and filmography. For history, art and culture enthusiasts, it's possible to support the abbey by becoming a volunteer or making a donation to the Association Abbaye Royale Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry.