Outgoing
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History Exhibition
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Abbatiale

Saint-Maixent-l'École

Step into history at this soaring Romanesque abbey, where 6th-century crypts and Gothic rose windows share space with modern Stations of the Cross sculptures. The cloisters and ancient tombs are hauntingly atmospheric, and entry won't cost a centime.

Romanesque Gothic architecture
Historic royal abbey
Ancient crypt tombs
Free entry

Tips

"Parts of it date from the 400s"
"Impressively high vaults"
🐦watch for pigeons in the cloister

Abbatiale

Rue de l'Abbaye, 79400 Saint-Maixent-l'École, France