Prieuré de Montoussan

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The priory of Montoussan is a former Grandmontain priory of which only the chapel remains, completely ruined today. It is located in Souvigny-de-Touraine, in the middle of the Amboise forest, in the French department of Indre-et-Loire in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 47°24'10"N, 1°4'18"E

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Centre-Loire ValleyFrance

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Prieuré de Montoussan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Amboise, Clos Lucé, Château de Chenonceau, Château-Gaillard.

4 miW
15th-century chateau overlooking river
Château d'Amboise, Amboise
103 min walk • Perched on the banks of the Loire River, the Château d'Amboise is a majestic structure that has been a cornerstone of French history for centuries. Located in the picturesque town of Amboise in France's Loire Valley, this Renaissance château was once the residence of...
3.8 miW
Displays on Da Vinci in his former home
Clos Lucé, Amboise
96 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Amboise, France, Château du Clos Lucé holds an enchanting allure for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. This graceful castle, a mere stone's throw from the royal Château d'Amboise, is renowned not only for its charming...
5.4 miS
Forts and castles
Château de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux
138 min walk • The Château de Chenonceau is a stunning piece of Renaissance architecture that spans the River Cher in the small village of Chenonceaux, France. Often referred to as the "Ladies' Château" because of the significant influence of women in its design and history, this...
3.4 miW
Garden, History museum, Park
Château-Gaillard, Amboise
88 min walk • The royal domain of Château-Gaillard, wanted by Charles VIII on his return from the first Italian war, is located in Amboise in the Loire Valley. It includes a royal dwelling that is one of the castles of the Loire, and is located at the foot ...
4.2 miN
Church
St. Saturnin Church, Limeray
107 min walk • The church of Saint-Saturnin de Limeray is a Roman Catholic church located in the heart of the town of Limeray, in the former province of Touraine. Built in the eleventh century in Romanesque style and reworked in the...
3.8 miW
47°24'58"N • 0°59'34"E
Caves Duhard, Amboise
97 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
5 miS
Forts and castles
Château de Civray-de-Touraine, Civray-de-Touraine
128 min walk • The castle of Civray-de-Touraine is a building of which a part and the park are classified as historical monument.
5.4 miSE
47°20'14"N • 1°7'59"E
Raymond Queneau, Chissay-en-Touraine
137 min walk • Library
4.2 miW
Church
Église Saint-Florentin, Amboise
107 min walk • The church of Saint-Florentin is one of the two parish churches of the city of Amboise, located in the old town and at the foot of the royal castle. The church of Saint-Florentin has been classified as a historical monument since July 3, 1963.
5 miS
Locality
Chisseaux
127 min walk • Chisseaux is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.
5.8 miW
Locality
Nazelles-Négron
148 min walk • Nazelles-Négron is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.