ABBAYE DE SEUILLY
La Maison de Pays, a gourmet and artisanal store in the heart of Seuilly Abbey.
La Maison de Pays is located in the tithe barn at the heart of the magnificent Seuilly Abbey. This ancient priory, founded by Guillaume de Montsoreau in 1095, became an abbey in 1100. Partially destroyed by fire in 1461, it was rebuilt by Princess Jeanne, bastard daughter of Louis XI. In this exceptional setting, sheltered by the old stones, you'll discover a boutique with a wide range of local gastronomic specialties (poires tapées, rillettes de poissons de Loire, walnut oil, fine charcuterie, Chinon wines, cookies, sweets...), a selection of handcrafted creations and a few historical works. A large adjoining room also houses an exhibition of works of art (paintings, ceramics, glass engravings, etc.). Finally, a bookshop featuring historical works on the region also attracts visitors. And don't miss the lovely terrace where drinks and light snacks are served. Free admission to the site. In summer, take advantage of the abbey's cultural and sporting events, including mountain biking and hiking trails, and guided tours of the Rabelais museum during an operetta stroll. In winter, the Maison de Pays organizes its medieval Christmas market, another culinary and craft event. Leaving the Jardins de l'Abbaye, take the interpretation trail "In the footsteps of Rabelais the botanist" to the Musée Rabelais, 500 m away.
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Le site est très agréable (malgré les marches pour accéder à la salle) .
Le gros inconvénient est, qu'en temps de grande chaleurs ,cette salle n'est pas du tout adaptée donc pas à recommander .En effet, il fait très chaud dans la salle , pas de clim ni système de ventilation apparemment et surtout, toutes les fenêtres (sauf 1) sont condamnées.
Dommage car la salle en elle même est très jolie.
La salle est spacieuse et assez facile à agencer.
Petit bémol, pour accéder à la salle il faut monter des marches c'est assez haut.
Difficilement accessible pour les personnes à mobilité réduite et les personnes âgées.
Avant de rentrer dans la salle il faut traverser une autre petit salle.