he history of La Roë started in the XI^th century with the arrival of Robert d'Arbrissel in the forest of Craon.
A community was created with Robert d'Arbrissel at the helm. The Abbey grew very quickly. It became the most important religious establishment of the region. More than sixty priories were under the Abbey's authority in Brittany, Anjou and Maine. The Abbey welcomed Louis the XI^th in 1472.

t is devastated by the Huguenots of Craon during the French religious wars (1562-1598). In the XVII^th and the XVIII^th centuries, it regained a new lease of life with the building of the Abbot's dwelling and the monastery.
These buildings are still standing.

he Abbey was abandoned during the French Revolution. Thanks to the Association LA ROË TOURISME it is thriving again.
The Abbey Church retains a beautiful XII^th century facade, a XI^th century nave and an angevine vault at the transept crossing.
You can take a walk around the Abbey to admire it and discover the moat and the monastic gardens.