Abbaye Notre-Dame-de-Ré, Gothic abbey ruins in La Flotte, France
The remaining stone walls and arches of Notre-Dame-de-Ré Abbey stand against the coastal landscape of Île de Ré, revealing its medieval architecture.
Cistercian monks established the abbey in 1156, which grew into a major religious center before facing destruction during the Wars of Religion in 1574.
The abbey ruins demonstrate the architectural evolution of religious buildings in western France through its Gothic design and construction methods.
Visitors can access the archaeological site throughout the year with free guided tours available at the Route de Rivedoux location.
The stones from the abandoned abbey were repurposed in the 17th century to construct the nearby Fort de la Prée military structure.
Location: La Flotte
Inception: 1156
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Saint-Laurent
GPS coordinates: 46.18611,-1.30000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
Île de Ré bridge
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Citadel of Saint-Martin-de-Ré
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Fort de La Prée
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Maison centrale de Saint-Martin-de-Ré
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Ernest Cognacq Museum
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Sablanceau and Redoute of Rivedoux
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Marché médiéval
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Église Sainte-Catherine
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Église de Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
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Plage de Montamer
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Demeure
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Hôpital Saint-Honoré de Saint-Martin-de-Ré
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Plage de la Salée
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Église Saint-Fort
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Eglise paroissale Sainte-Marie de Ré
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Hôtel de Clerjotte
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Musée du Platin
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Plage de l'Arénault
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Plage de la Clavette
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Temple de Église réformée de France
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Plage de la Basse Benaie
4.8 km
Plage Sud
4.3 km
Plage de l'Arnerault
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Abbatiale Notre-Dame-de-Ré dite des Chateliers
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Plage Nord
4 km
Chapelle Saint-Sauveur de Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
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Redoute de Rivedoux
4 km
Plage de Port Notre-Dame
4.7 kmReviews
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