Abbey of Saint-Florent, Saumur

Name: Abbey of Saint-Florent
Address: Saumur, France

#3 among attractions in Saumur

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The Abbey of Saint-Florent, Saumur, also Saint-Florent-lès-Saumur or Saint-Florent-le-Jeune, was a Benedictine abbey in Anjou founded in the 11th century near Saumur, France. It was the successor of the Abbey of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil which was abandoned by its monks during raids of the Vikings. ()

Local name: Abbaye Saint-Florent de Saumur Built: 1026 (998 years ago)Coordinates: 47°15'59"N, 0°6'12"W

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Abbey of Saint-Florent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Saumur, Musée des Blindés, Église Notre-Dame de Cunault, Église Notre-Dame des Tuffeaux.

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