Fontevraud L'Ermitage Hotel - Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

4-star hotel inside the historic Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

Accommodations & Grounds

Fontevraud L'Ermitage Hotel offers 54 uniquely designed rooms, each furnished with custom pieces by recognized designers. The property sits within the Saint Lazare Priory of the historic Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, giving guests direct access to the medieval site. Guests can enjoy garden walks and illuminated nighttime artistic light shows across the Abbey grounds after public hours.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 Gault & Millau Toques, with menus crafted by Chef Thibaut Ruggeri. A second dining option offers picnic baskets prepared by the same kitchen, available for 35 EUR. Breakfast features locally sourced products from the Loire Valley, including brioche from Saumur and regional cheeses.

Facilities & Services

Fontevraud L'Ermitage includes an outdoor bar set in the garden greenhouse and a well-stocked library with reading area. The property has a fitness room with a rowing machine and provides free access to the Abbey (excluding the museum). Guests can refill water bottles at stations in the lounge, and luggage transport is available by golf buggy from the parking lot.

Wellness & Activities

The hotel offers wellness services including massages (full body, back, foot, and head), and a fitness area. Guests can join bike tours, walking tours, or classes about local culture, all arranged on site. Temporary art galleries and live music performances also take place within the Abbey grounds.

Location & Access

Fontevraud L'Ermitage is located 20 km from Saumur and Chinon, and 58 km from Tours Val de Loire airport. Nearby attractions include Château de Montsoreau and Château des Réaux, both within short driving distance. Free nighttime access to the Abbey is included in the room rate, and the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye offers restaurants, a boulangerie, and bars within a 5-minute walk.

• Exclusive: Overnight guests can access the Abbey grounds until midnight
• Dining: 1 Michelin Star restaurant by Chef Thibaut Ruggeri
• Rooms: 54 rooms with custom-designed furniture
• Location: Inside the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, Loire Valley
• Activities: Bike tours, walking tours, live art exhibitions