Holiday Guides > What to visit > Places of interest > Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
The Abbaye de l'Épau is set on the edge of the Huisne river 4km from the centre of Le Mans
Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans mini guide
| Guide point | Details |
|---|---|
| Department: | North West France > Pays de La Loire > Sarthe > |
| Quick links to accommodation: |
Accommodation near Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans -
Hotels in Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
Show accommodation in Sarthe - Self catering in Sarthe - Bed and Breakfast in Sarthe properties with pools in Sarthe - |
Founded in 1229 by Queen Berengaria, daughter of the king of Navarre, dowager countess of Maine and widow of Richard the Lion-Heart, this is one of France's last Cistercian abbeys.
This imposing building has been superbly restored over a 30 year period and is now open to the public. It is used for cultural events, notably the Festival de l'Epau.
What are other people searching for related to Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
Great value accommodation near Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
Useful links
Related reading
Mayenne/Orne/Sarthe (Michelin Local Maps)
(£2.90)
Read more
Michelin Local France Mayenne/Orne/Sarthe Map (Michelin Local France Maps)
(£42.95)
Read more
Great offer
Real Estate in France > Property for sale in North West France > Property for sale in Pays de La Loire > Property for sale in Sarthe > Property for sale near Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
Holiday Rentals in France > Holiday rentals in North West France > Holiday rentals in Pays de La Loire > Holiday rentals in Sarthe > Holiday rentals near Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
Hotels in France > Hotels in North West France > Hotels in Pays de La Loire > Hotels in Sarthe > Hotels near Abbaye de l'Épau, Le Mans
