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ABBAYE SAINT PIERRE DE MAILLEZAIS

Maillezais Abbey, the largest historic site in the Marais Poitevin

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Presentation of: ABBAYE SAINT PIERRE DE MAILLEZAIS

Discover the largest site in the Marais Poitevin
and cathedral builders, in the heart of some exceptional remains!
A powerful fortress, a Romanesque abbey and then a Gothic cathedral, Maillezais has shone for centuries in religious, economic and artistic terms.
Overlooking the canals dug by the monks to drain the Gulf of the Pictons, Maillezais stands on an island overlooking the Marais Poitevin, a splendid natural environment that is unique in France.
There's plenty to see and do all year round!

Guided tours all summer long.
Guided tours depart from 10am to 7pm (every day)

Summer events

Rabelais, the extraordinary
François Rabelais, guest of Maillezais Abbey, drew his inspiration from the abbey to set the scene for Gargantua and Pantagruel, alongside Mélusine and Geoffroy de Lusignan.


The marsh sailor
Discover the history of the Poitevin marshes from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Identify the function of the different areas: wet marsh, dry marsh and the Bay of Aiguillon. An immersive and entertaining show.

Goscelme in pursuit of the Beast of the Marsh - BALUDIK,
Public: 6-11 years

Cultural agenda 2024 :
European Heritage Days: 21 and 22 September
Christmas Market 2024: 29, 30 November, 1 December and 6, 7 and 8 December
Site theme
Abbey
Ruins and remains
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Prices
Full adult price from 6.00€ to 8.00€
Price for large families from 18.00€ to 22.00€
Discounted rate from 4.00€ to 6.00€ (Porteur d'une carte d'invalidité de plus de 26 ans, demandeurs d'emploi...)
Children's price from 4.00€ to 5.00€ (De 12 à 25 ans)
Children's price starting from 0.00€ (Gratuit pour les moins de 12 ans)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours on request (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
Average duration of visit (individuelles) : @duration of visit
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Average duration of visit (groupes) : @duration of visit
Visit languages
Visit: French, English
Billboards: French
Access map, location
Motorway: 12 Km
Marais Poitevin: 0 Km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Services
Shop
WiFi
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 15 persons
Pets not allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
SHOOTVIDEO
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Pascal Baudry

Other: Patrimoine religieux

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SAINT-MICHEL-EN-L'HERM

The abbey was founded in 682 AD on a limestone islet. Following the Concordat of 1516, it became a royal abbey.

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SAINT-REMY-DU-VAL

Former private residence of the abbots of La Couture Abbey in Le Mans, built over the remains of priories dating from the 10th and