Christmas Workshops: Winter Wreath and Illuminated Greeting Card

Two Christmas workshops at the abbey: a winter wreath to take home on December 23, and an illuminated greeting card on December 30.

: 2 dates · Dec 23 and 30 · 3 PM
Wednesday, December 23 at 3:00 PM
Wednesday, December 30 at 3:00 PM
: Abbaye Royale de l'Épau
Route de Changé, 72530 Yvré-l'Évêque
Getting there
: €5 per child; the accompanying adult pays the abbey admission

Reservation required

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In detail

Two kids’ workshops during the Christmas school holidays at the Abbaye Royale de l’Épau, 3 to 4:30 PM:

- Wednesday, December 23, “Winter Wreath” (ages 6 and up): let your creativity run free as you make a Christmas wreath to take home; - Wednesday, December 30, “Illuminated Greeting Card” (ages 7 and up): using a quill and ink, discover medieval writing techniques to create your own greeting card.

Reservation required, limited spots: 02 43 84 22 29 or epau.accueil@sarthe.fr. An accompanying adult is required (they pay the abbey’s admission). You can extend the visit 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 (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.

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