# Fontevraud Abbey

> One of the largest medieval monastic sites in Europe, holding the tomb effigies of Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart. Allow two hours; 

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One of the largest medieval monastic sites in Europe, holding the tomb effigies of Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart. Allow two hours; there are car parks by the abbey.

- **Nearest town:** Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, France
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 47.1811, 0.0511
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