KYLEMORE ABBEY AND GARDENS
2024
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Benedictine Abbey at Kylemore, a former castle with magnificent Victorian gardens, neo-Gothic church and lake.
The monastery, which rises towards Mount Dúchruach, was originally a castle, built in 1867 by Mitchell Henry, an English businessman. He then sold it to the Benedictine nuns, who moved in after the First World War. It became an institution for young girls, who left the premises in 2010. You can visit the restored period rooms and the magnificent Victorian gardens, which have been restored to their former glory (free shuttle bus from April to October). It's also worth taking a stroll down to the lake to discover the neo-Gothic church.
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Open daily. 10am to 5pm in winter, 10am to 6pm from March to October. Adult admission €17.
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Site trés touristique, magasin souvenirs/produits locaux sur le site.
Parking sur place.
A la sortie immense boutique avec quelques produits confectionnés sur place tels jam, confiture, chutney et des chocolats maison.
Le jardin est magnifique.
Je pense que c'est le lieu le plus touristique du parc du Connemara.
L'entrée est à 14 euros.
Il y'a une navette intérieure
L'abbaye est encore habitée par des religieuses.
Nous n'avons pas tout compris de la visite sur les traces de la famille Henry, car il n'y a pas de visite en langue française, pourtant il y'avait pas mal de touristes français.