ABBAYE DE FLEURY
SAINT-BENOIT-SUR-LOIRE - 45
Enter a haven of spirituality where meditation goes hand in hand with wonder. Nestled in a meander of the river Loire, the charming village of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire is home to one of the most beautiful jewels of Roman architecture: an 11th and 12th century basilica whose most remarkable features are the church tower adorned with twelve ornamented capitals, the mounumental gate and the nave. In the crypt, a shrine preserves the precious remains of Saint-Benoît whose principles are still followed in the life of the community of monks to this day.
Languages spoken
- French
Document languages
- English
- French
Themes of the site
- Abbey
- Basilica
Site categories
- UNESCO World Heritage
Architectural styles
- Romanesque
Payment methods
- Bank card
- Cash
- Postal or bank cheques
Individual visits
- Continuous unaccompanied
- Guided visits on request
- Average duration: 1h15
Languages of the visit
- Visit: French, English
Facilities
- Parking
Services
- Shop
Access
- Motorway 35 km
Location
- In the village/town 0 km
Information
- Groups welcome
- Pets not allowed
















