L'abbaye De Villeneuve

L'Abbaye De Villeneuve (Nantes, Pays de la Loire) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Cistercian architecture is characterized by simplicity: the monasteries built across Europe a thousand years ago were designed for silent reflection, grand but unadorned. Ideal groundwork, in other words, for a luxury hotel like L’Abbaye De Villeneuve, set in the French countryside just outside Nantes. The airy interiors of this 13th-century abbey lend themselves perfectly to their current use, with chandeliers suspended from ancient archways in the lobby and a spectacular sandstone staircase leading up to elegant guest quarters decorated in calm earth tones. Adding to the appeal is a charming greenhouse-style bistro overlooking a circular-shaped swimming pool; bicycles are available for exploring the area." - Tablet Hotels