The former Abbaye Royale Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry in Luzé was founded as a Benedictine abbey in the 12th century, altered in several parts during the 15th century, abandoned during the Revolution, and partially destroyed at the beginning of the 19th century. It is protected as a historic monument and features both Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Those who choose Luzé to discover the Abbaye Royale Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry and the surrounding countryside will want to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Church of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais in Luzé probably has Romanesque origins dating back to the 12th century. Its distinctive bell tower rises above the choir.
At the far end of the grounds of the Abbaye Royale Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry is the abbey's cemetery, with the grave of Hollywood actor Yul Brynner; the grave can be seen there.
The Abbaye Royale Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry offers families self-guided visits with multimedia support. The grounds also include a small Musée des moines.
Nature
The park of the Abbaye Royale Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry is a place for walks, offering views of the former abbey as well as the surrounding fields and woods.
The park includes green avenues, an orchard, a small herb garden, and a small wooded area. It also features a “Petit chemin nature”, which serves as an introduction to the local wildlife and plant life.
The grounds of the Abbaye Royale Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry have long been designated an LPO refuge; among other things, owls are observed there and bats are counted.
Water
At Étang de Luzé, visitors can catch carp, pike, grass carp, and smaller fish. The pond also has picnic tables, a boules court, and a playground.
Hiking
The hiking route to Abbaye de Bois-Aubry is a 10.39-kilometre circular trail for pedestrians, with a moderate level of difficulty, starting in Luzé.
