Abbaye de Vallières
2 rue de la Grange-des-Dîmes, Vallières, 37230 Fondettes
- Indre-et-Loire
- Centre-Val de Loire
Founded in 958 by the Abbey of Saint-Julien de Tours, the Abbey of Vallières is consecrated by a Bull of Pope Nicholas III in 1278\. At that time, it had essentially an agricultural and wine-growing vocation, thus contributing to the maintenance of the Abbey of Saint-Julien. It became the Abbots' «pleasure house» in 1515 thanks to Abbé Jean Binet, a great builder, who undertook important restoration work and created terraces to accommodate gardens of amenities. Sold as a national property during the revolution, it has been divided since the 19th century. Its current owners have recreated its winery and are working to restore its gardens.
Tags
Édifice religieux, Espace naturel, parc, jardin, Édifice rural
Access
Parking of Vallières place Jean Brault. Bus 50
M et Mme Berthelot
