Fontgombault Abbey

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Fontgombault Abbey, otherwise the Abbey of Notre-Dame, Fontgombault, is a Benedictine monastery of the Solesmes Congregation located in Fontgombault in the département of Indre, in the province of Berry, France. It was built in the Romanesque architectural style. The monastery, founded in 1091, was dissolved in 1791 and refounded in 1948. ()

Local name: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Fontgombault Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 46°40'36"N, 0°58'45"E

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Centre-Loire ValleyFrance

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Fontgombault Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin, Roc-aux-Sorciers, Lureuil, Château d'Ingrandes.

4.7 miW
Historical place, Ruins, Forts and castles
Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin, Angles-sur-l'Anglin
120 min walk • The Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin is a ruined castle in the commune of Angles-sur-l'Anglin in the Vienne département of France. It dates originally from the 12th century, with significant alterations and additions in the 15th century.
4.6 miW
Museum
Roc-aux-Sorciers, Angles-sur-l'Anglin
117 min walk • Roc-aux-Sorciers is an Upper Paleolithic rock shelter site dating to the mid-Magdalenian cultural stage, ca 14,000 yBP, made famous by its relief wall carvings. The site is in the French commune of Angles-sur-l'Anglin, in Vienne.
5.7 miNE
Locality
Lureuil
146 min walk • One of the highlights of Lureuil is its stunning natural surroundings, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. Visitors can explore the verdant landscapes and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding...
5.6 miS
Forts and castles
Château d'Ingrandes, Ingrandes
142 min walk • The Château d'Ingrandes is located in the village of Ingrandes, 7 km west of Le Blanc. It has been registered as a historical monument since October 1, 1987.
5.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Château-Naillac, Le Blanc
132 min walk • Château-Naillac, located in the commune of Le Blanc, is one of the last of the two castles that guarded the Creuse valley in the 12th century, the second of which has disappeared as a keep in Poitou.
4.6 miS
Church
Plaincourault Chapel
118 min walk • Plaincourault Chapel is a 12th-century chapel of the Knights Hospitaller in Mérigny, Indre, France. The structure, which is located next to the Château de Plaincourault, suffered extensive damage during the French Revolution and was abandoned in 1793.
2.3 miNW
Church
St. John's Church
60 min walk • The Saint-Jean de Lurais church is a French Catholic church. It is located on the territory of the commune of Lurais, in the department of Indre, in the region Centre-Val de Loire.
5.5 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Ingrandes
141 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.9 miS
Locality
Concremiers
150 min walk • One of the main attractions in Concremiers is the stunning Château de Concremiers, a medieval castle that dates back to the 12th century. The castle is a magnificent example of medieval architecture and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's fascinating past.