L'Abbaye de l'Epau, Royal Cistercian abbey in Yvré-l'Évêque, France
The massive stone complex includes an abbey church, chapter house, sacristy, cellar, and monks' dormitory within a 13-hectare walled park.
Queen Berengaria of Navarre, widow of Richard the Lionheart, established this Cistercian monastery in 1229 and was buried there one year later.
The abbey houses exhibitions throughout the year and functions as the meeting location for the Sarthe departmental assembly since the 1970s.
The monument opens from September to June between 11:00 and 18:00, and from July to August between 10:00 and 19:00, except December 25 and January 1.
The abbey contains a remarkable 13th-century funeral sculpture of Queen Berengaria, displayed in the choir of the abbey church.
Location: Yvré-l'Évêque
Inception: 13 century
Address: L'Épau 72100 Yvré-l'Évêque
Opening Hours: September 01-June 30 Monday,Wednesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00; July 01-August 31 Monday,Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00; December 25-December 25 closed; January 01-January 01 closed
Phone: 0243842229
Email: epau.accueil@sarthe.fr
Website: https://epau.sarthe.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.99125,0.24238
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Le Mans features architectural heritage including a racing circuit, a medieval cathedral, museums, and Roman monuments. The city retains buildings from the Middle Ages, with half-timbered houses and religious structures. The area also includes natural spaces with parks, botanical gardens, and bodies of water that support outdoor activities.
Papea Parc
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Arche de la nature
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Notre-Dame de la Couture
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Église Notre-Dame-de-Sainte-Croix
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Saint-Pierre de la Couture Abbey
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Jardin des plantes
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Avenue Bollée
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Tour Émeraude
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Hôtel-Dieu de Coëffort
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Pont des Vendéens
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Parc de la Préfecture
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Couvent des Ursulines du Mans
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Croix de Boëssé
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Église du Christ-Sauveur du Mans
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La grande roue
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