

Abbey Maillezais
Maillezais
Wander through the soaring ruins of an 11th-century abbey where Rabelais once stayed, then climb the stone tower for scenic overlooks of the Green Venice marshlands below.
Medieval abbey ruins
Tower climb views
Rabelais connection
Cloister garden
Tips
🏛️"remains just say enough about the enormous size"
🗼"views from the top of the tower are amazing"
🧼handmade soaps in gift shop, locally made
Abbey Maillezais
MaillezaisOpens Friday at 10:00 AM


Wander through the soaring ruins of an 11th-century abbey where Rabelais once stayed, then climb the stone tower for scenic overlooks of the Green Venice marshlands below.
Medieval abbey ruins
Tower climb views
Rabelais connection
Cloister garden
Tips
🏛️"remains just say enough about the enormous size"
🗼"views from the top of the tower are amazing"
🧼handmade soaps in gift shop, locally made