This event is in the past.It took place on March 2, 2026 at Fontevraud L'Abbaye Royale.




A thousand-year-old abbey dressed up for the holidays. Wander through glowing gardens, discover contemporary art installations tucked into historic cloisters, and pause at an elaborate Neapolitan nativity scene. Fontevraud trades its usual hush for something more luminous.
Historic Christmas lights
Contemporary art trail
Evening illuminations
Seasonal installations
Tips
🎨contemporary art throughout the abbey grounds
🌙gardens glow after dark December 21 to January 4
Parcours D'art De Noël
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye




A thousand-year-old abbey dressed up for the holidays. Wander through glowing gardens, discover contemporary art installations tucked into historic cloisters, and pause at an elaborate Neapolitan nativity scene. Fontevraud trades its usual hush for something more luminous.
Historic Christmas lights
Contemporary art trail
Evening illuminations
Seasonal installations
Tips
🎨contemporary art throughout the abbey grounds
🌙gardens glow after dark December 21 to January 4
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