Autumn Quest: The Beast of the Abbey

During the Toussaint school holidays, a self-guided quest through the abbey for ages 6–12, following the trail of the abbey's beast.

Through Nov 1 · ends in 6 days

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun 11 AM–6 PM

Abbaye Royale de l'Épau

Route de Changé, 72530 Yvré-l'Évêque

Getting there

€3 per child; the accompanying adult pays the abbey admission

Reservation required

Event website

In detail

During the Toussaint school holidays, the Abbaye Royale de l'Épau offers ages 6–12 an autumn quest to do on their own, as a family: “la bête de l'abbaye” (the abbey's beast). Explore the site at your own pace, 11 AM to 6 PM, every day except Tuesday.

Reservations required, spots limited: 02 43 84 22 29 or epau.accueil@sarthe.fr. An accompanying adult is required (they pay the abbey admission). Can be extended with a snack at the Café des Moines.

Park

Abbaye Royale de l'Épau

Cistercian abbey founded in 1230 by Bérengère de Navarre, widow of Richard Cœur de Lion, and considered one of the most beautiful Cistercian jewels in France. The estate includes the abbey church, the monastic buildings, and a wooded park on the banks of the Huisne.

Organized by Abbaye Royale de l'Épau / Département de la Sarthe

Everything on at this venue See on the map Venue website

Getting there

Accessibility: Video guide in French Sign Language (LSF). FALC booklet (Easy to Read and Easy to Understand) available on request at the front desk. Audio tours on the Guidigo app.

Directions