Fontevrault Abbey

Fontevraud Abbey, located in France, is a historic religious complex founded in the 11th century. It uniquely features a double monastery where both monks and nuns lived and worked together, with a strong emphasis on the leadership of the abbess. The abbey became a prominent center for religious reform, education, and art throughout the Middle Ages. Its impressive architecture includes Romanesque and Gothic elements, and it served as a royal burial site, notably for King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Today, it functions as a museum and cultural site, preserving its rich historical and architectural significance.