Description
At the southern end of Nantes, this beautiful XVIII century building created by
Constance de Bretagne in 1201, offers a warm welcome in keeping with a long
tradition. The abbey, completely restored in 1977 combines refined modern
comfort with the charm of it's noble history. Rooms with authentic decor.
Restaurant. The Abbey is fully equipped for receptions and seminars. The
recently opened Monks Room can serve up to 300 people.
History
The Abbey was founded by Constance de Bretagne and was of great significance
throughout the fifteenth century. A large portion was destroyed during the
French Revolution. Neglected since world war II, it was fully restored in 1977.
The original structure from the eighteenth century is the old Cistercian guest
quarters. A structurally sound original section of the cloister serves as the
restaurant which offers exceptional cuisine equal to its surroundings. A large
monumental staircase leads to the Prior's home. The " large monks room " has
just been rebuilt and can accommodate up to 300 people for conferences or
receptions.
Bedrooms
Today the site is a hotel of charm which has conserved the traces of its history
and the nobility of its architecture. The 20 top-comfort rooms and apartment
suites have conserved their authentic decor. The sober classicism of the areas
shared by guests is in perfect keeping with the style of the buildings.
Restaurant
At l'Epicurien Restaurant you will savour classical as well as regional French
cuisine served in a XIII century dining room.
Breakfast: 13 € per person
Menus: 24 €, 30 €, 40 €, 74 €.
Weddings & Receptions
The Abbey is an exquisite place to organise wedding receptions or cocktails. The
site has conserved the traces of its history and the nobility of its
architecture and the large Monks Room which has been recently renovated, can
accommodate almost 300 people for receptions and cocktails and has an atmosphere
of distinction in the true French tradition of welcome.
Conferences & Seminars
The major restoration works undertaken in 1974 have made the Abbey a pleasant
country spot of peace and calm, where repose and "joie de vivre" go hand in
hand, and an ideal meeting place for working groups or seminars. For artists,
musicians and actors who live here and visiting political personalities, it is
the select site. The Abbey is organising seminars and can welcome up to 600
people for non residential seminars and up to 28 people for residential
seminars, Several rooms are at your disposal. It will be set up according to
your wishes, in a U shape, rectangular, class or theatre styles, and adapted to
the number of participants.
The Monks Hall, surface:300 m2.
capacity in theatre style: 300 people.
capacity in class style: 150 people.
capacity in U shape: 100 people.
The Capitulaire: surface 85 m2
capacity in theatre style: 80 people.
capacity in class style: 50 people.
capacity in U shape: 40 people.
The Priory: surface 60 m2
capacity in theatre style: 45 people.
capacity in class style: 40 people.
capacity in U shape: 25 people.
The salon Constance: surface 40 m2
capacity in theatre style: 35 people.
capacity in class style: 20 people.
capacity in U shape: 15 people.
Activities
Park, Outdoor swimming pool, Horse Riding, Outdoor tennis, Fishing, Golf, Public
beach, Cellars, Vineyards
