Winter Quest

During the Christmas holidays, a self-guided quest through the abbey, following a trail of clues, ages 6 and up.

Dec 19 – Jan 3

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun 11 AM–5 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

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In detail

During the Christmas holidays, the Abbaye Royale de l'Épau offers its Winter Quest: explore the abbey on your own, in a playful way, following a trail of clues. Ages 6 and up, 11 AM to 5 PM, every day except Tuesday (closed December 25 and January 1).

Reservations required, spots limited: 02 43 84 22 29 or epau.accueil@sarthe.fr. An accompanying adult is required (they pay the abbey admission).

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 (Sarthe Culture)

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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