Maillezais Cathedral, Gothic abbey church in Maillezais, France.
The stone walls of Maillezais Cathedral rise above the Marais Poitevin marshes, featuring remaining turrets, ramparts, and Gothic architectural elements.
Founded in 976 by Countess Emma, the structure transformed from a Benedictine abbey to a cathedral in 1317 before falling into decline during religious conflicts.
The cathedral complex served as a teaching center where writer François Rabelais spent five years instructing students in the early sixteenth century.
The cathedral opens its doors for guided tours during summer months, with different rates for adults, children, and groups booking in advance.
Monks at Maillezais constructed an extensive network of canals around the cathedral to manage water drainage from the Gulf of Pictons.
Location: Maillezais
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 46.37330,-0.74750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
List of natural, cultural, and historical sites in Vendée, including the Noirmoutier and Yeu islands, Puy du Fou, medieval castles, marshes, museums, beaches, and nature reserves. The department offers a variety of heritage between the Atlantic coast, farmland, and marshlands, with historical monuments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times.
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