Fontevraud Abbey, one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe, was founded in 1101 in the Loire Valley (France) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historically, it was a mixed monastery, welcoming both men and women. The abbey served as a necropolis for the Plantagenet dynasty. [3888x5184][OC]

Fontevraud Abbey, one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe, was founded in 1101 in the Loire Valley (France) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historically, it was a mixed monastery, welcoming both men and women. The abbey served as a necropolis for the Plantagenet dynasty. [3888x5184][OC]