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Fontevraud L'Ermitage
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Maine-et-Loire, France · Independent · Core Luxury
Fontevraud L'Ermitage is the twelfth-century Saint-Lazare Priory, the abbey's old infirmary, opened as a hotel in spring 2014 after Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku's restore, 54 rooms among Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II, and Richard the Lionheart. The prison shut in 1963.
- 54 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Architect: Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku (2014 restore)
- Interiors: Patrick Jouin & Sanjit Manku
About Fontevraud L'Ermitage
- Napoleon turned the abbey into a prison from 1804 to 1963. It opened to the public as a monument in 1985 before the priory became a hotel.
- Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Loire.
History
Housed in the 12th-century Saint-Lazare Priory, the property originally served as a religious hospital and home for nuns within the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. Following the abbey's closure as a prison in 1963, the priory was meticulously restored and reimagined by architects Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, opening as a luxury hotel in spring 2014. The site is famous as the final resting place of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II, and Richard the Lionheart.
The setting
Inside the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, a short drive from Saumur and Montsoreau.
Restaurants and bars
- Le Restaurant de Fontevraud l'Ermitage — Restaurant · French · One MICHELIN Star
- L'Aliénor Café | Bar à vin - Restaurant — Bar · Wine bar
Amenities
- Michelin-starred fine dining at Fontevraud Le Restaurant
- Exclusive after-hours access to the Royal Abbey (until 12:30 AM)
- Contemporary monastic design by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku
- Fitness area with garden views and library lounge
- Complimentary on-site parking and electric vehicle charging
- UNESCO-listed surroundings including historic cloisters and royal tombs
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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