Abbaye des Châteliers, La Flotte

Name: Abbaye des Châteliers
Address: La Flotte, France

#2 among attractions in La Flotte

Historical place, Ruins

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Facts and practical information

Abbey Des Châteliers, owned by Notre Dame de Ré - ruined twelveth Cistercian abbey located in the commune of La Flotte, on the island of Ré.

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 46°11'9"N, 1°17'50"W

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Day trips

Abbaye des Châteliers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ernest Cognacq Museum, Fort de La Prée, Île de Ré bridge, Sablanceau and Redoute of Rivedoux.

3.5 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Ernest Cognacq Museum, Saint-Martin-de-Ré
90 min walk • The Ernest Cognacq Museum is a French regional history museum, located in the city of Saint Martin de Ré, Île de Ré, France. The museum is housed in the "Hotel de Clerjotte", built in 1470-1480 by Louis Clergeat, taxman for Charles de France, Duke of Guyenne, and master of Île de Ré.
0.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort de La Prée, La Flotte
14 min walk • Fort de La Prée, built in 1625, is located near the eastern end of the Île de Ré, in France.
2.9 miE
Bridge
Île de Ré bridge, Rivedoux-Plage
75 min walk • The Île de Ré bridge connects La Rochelle to the Île de Ré, on the western coast of France. It was built by Bouygues and financed by the Charente-Maritime department. It received a déclaration d'utilité publique in 1984, which allowed its construction, and was inaugurated on May 19, 1988.
2.5 miSE
Beach
Sablanceau and Redoute of Rivedoux, Rivedoux-Plage
64 min walk • Sablanceau is a beach at the easternmost end of the island of Île de Ré in western France. Sablanceau belongs to the commune of Rivedoux-Plage.
3.6 miSE
Harbor
La Pallice, La Rochelle
93 min walk • La Pallice is the commercial deep-water port of La Rochelle, France. During the Fall of France, on 19 June 1940, approximately 6,000 Polish soldiers in exile under the command of Stanisław...
5.6 miE
Area
L'Houmeau, La Rochelle
143 min walk • L'Houmeau is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.
3.6 miW
Church
St. Martin's Church, Saint-Martin-de-Ré
93 min walk • The Saint-Martin church of Saint-Martin-de-Ré still stands with its gothic ruins in the heart of the city. Ravaged several times by conflicts, it was finally rebuilt more modestly in the 17th and 18th centuries, reusing what was left of the Gothic...
3.8 miS
Lighthouse
Phare de Chauveau
96 min walk • The lighthouse of Chauveau facing the point of the same name off Rivedoux-Plage in the channel of Antioche, the only habitable lighthouse at sea in the department of Charente-Maritime.
1.5 miW
Church
Église Paroissiale Sainte-Catherine, La Flotte
39 min walk • The parish church of Sainte-Catherine-d'Alexandrie, known simply as Sainte-Catherine, stands next to its former presbytery in the center of the town of La Flotte in the French department of Charente-Maritime in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
2.6 miS
Locality
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
67 min walk • One of the most iconic features of Sainte-Marie-de-Ré is its stunning coastline, which is dotted with sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can spend their days lounging on the shore, swimming in the sea, or partaking in various water sports such as...
4.2 miW
Locality
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
108 min walk • The village itself is a delightful mix of narrow lanes, whitewashed buildings, and lively markets, offering visitors a taste of authentic French culture. A visit to the local market is a must, where visitors can sample fresh seafood, local produce, and delicious...