EPAU ABBEY

EPAU ABBEY

General description

Founded in 1229 by Berengaria of Navarre, Richard I, the Lionheart’s widow, the abbey is one of the most beautiful Cistercian gems in France. It was acquired by the Sarthe local council in 1959. Isolated in France when the Plantagenet dynasty floundered, Berengaria of Navarre was “like a shipwreck, buffeted by winds and waves” and eventually found a haven of peace in Le Mans in 1204. It is said that Berengaria found “shelter but not happiness” in Le Mans. She founded the abbey of the Mercy of God at L’Epau. In 1959, thanks to public funding, the abbey regained its former splendour and has since become a cultural attraction in Sarthe. The abbey and its outbuildings are set in walled grounds on the outskirts of the town.

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Opening hours and days

From 01/09/2026 to 15/01/2027

Fermé le mardi. Réservé aux groupes et aux scolaires les lundis (hors vacances scolaires Zone B)

Wednesday : 11h00 - 18h00

Thursday : 11h00 - 18h00

Friday : 11h00 - 18h00

Saturday : 11h00 - 18h00

Sunday : 11h00 - 18h00

From 01/02/2027 to 30/06/2027

Fermé le mardi. Réservé aux groupes et aux scolaires les lundis (hors vacances scolaires Zone B)

Wednesday : 11h00 - 18h00

Thursday : 11h00 - 18h00

Friday : 11h00 - 18h00

Saturday : 11h00 - 18h00

Sunday : 11h00 - 18h00

Pricing

Tarif indiv. adulte : From 7,00€

Tarif indiv. enfant : From 5,00€

Tarif indiv. réduit : From 5,00€ (Demandeur d’emploi, étudiant, RSA, personne en situation de handicap, accompagnant de personne en situation de handicap, Carte Cezam)

Gratuité : Moins de 10 ans

Tarif abonné : From 22,00€ (Carte Reine Bérengère : accès illimité au site pendant 1 an (hors concerts Festival de l’Epau), accès aux ateliers et conférences.)

Tarif groupe adulte : From 5,50€ (à partir de 10 personnes. Visite guidée en supplément du droit d'entrée : 3€)

Formule famille : From 20,00€ (2 adultes + 2 enfants âgés de plus de 10 ans)

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