Site/monument

Abbaye Royale de La Réau

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This abbey provokes astonishment thanks to its original decor, letting you imagine that the monks have gone for a walk and that you can take the opportunity to discover their daily life and that of the families who have lived there since 1824.
In Saint-Martin l'Ars, in a site of breathtaking beauty, the Royal Abbey of La Réau awakens and tells its story... Come and "live the story", discover and share a visit with your family. surprising,
Discover the Monument Game "Save the Réau" animation and the new features:
- Treasure hunt for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Starting from 7 years old. €3 combined with the visit or the Monument Game.
- Discovery of the wild bees of the Abbey (free)
- Temporary exhibition (free): "Images of women in Romanesque art in Poitou-Charentes"
- Restoration work on the roofs
- Calligraphy workshop

Practical information

French, English
Pets welcome
For all
Ages 6 and up

Opening

Open occasionally on weekends in April and May. Open Wednesday to Sunday in July and August from 10:30 am to 1 pm and from 13 pm to 14 pm. Open for European Heritage Days on September 19th and 20th at the same times. Exceptionally open in the afternoon on October 24th, 31st and November 18st from 14 pm to 17:30 pm.

Visit

Conditions of visit: Free visit, Guided visit
Languages ​​spoken for the visit: French, English

Further information

Location: In the countryside, More than 20 minutes' walk from the train station, By a lake or body of water, By a river, In a forest, Secluded
Type of site/monument/small heritage: Abbey, Chapel, Cloister, Convent, Cross, Church, Fortified complex and ramparts, Monastery, Mill, Dovecote, Priory, Well, Ruins and vestiges, Archaeological site, Site of a historical event, Tower
Type of additional equipment: Park / garden, Small rural heritage
Services : Shop, Wi-Fi
Facilities: Accessible for pushchairs, Picnic area, Coach parking
Activity: Specific thematic animation, Workshop for adults, Workshop for children, Temporary exhibitions, Sound and Light
Payment Methods: Payment cards, Bank and postal cheques, Holiday vouchers, Cash
Address
Abbaye Royale de La Réau
2 Chemin de La Réau
La réau
86350 SAINT-MARTIN-L'ARS
Visit the ARVA reporting website Book Virtual tour
contact@abbayeroyaledelareau.fr +33 5 49 87 93 08

An activity "Expériences Famille" is available here

Investigation and Escape game

Monument Game: Save the Réau

Ages 7 and up History

Save the Royal Abbey of La Réau

Enemies on the horizon! Fortunately, the attackers of the Royal Abbey leave you all morning to visit your...

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