Part of the largest monastic site in Europe, the newly refurbished Fontevraud hotel and restaurant is set in magnificent surroundings of unparalleled beauty and cultural heritage.

Enter and be enveloped in the cocoon-like aura. Although contemporary, the décor and furnishings echo the soft colours of nature with wood, stone and earth colours. The focus is on simplicity and integrating technology in harmony with the history of the building.

The restaurant focuses on use of produce grown in the local area. The young, dynamic chef Thibaut Ruggeri brings a creative, contemporary touch to the dining experience. The staff are attentive, welcoming and happy to share the history of the site. Their pride in their work shines through!

You can't fail to be overcome with awe at the scale and  spectacle of the Abbey just steps away from your accommodation. Towering columns reach to the skies in a vast illuminated space which dates from the 12th century and houses the tombs of Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Finally, if you can break the spell, retire to your own private space and let the sound of silence lull you to sleep.

For information: fontevraud