The Abbey of Ronciere is located in the historic centre of Angers, about half a mile from the Cathedral of St Maurice, but on the other side of the river Menam. The area in front of the castle is called La Dutra (in translation "the other side"). The building of the Abbey is located on the Central square of La Dutra, the hospital is located near Saint-Jean, which from the twelfth century until the mid-nineteenth century served as a hospital for the poor, and today there is a Museum of contemporary tapestry. Currently in one of the buildings of the Abbey nuns live.

The monastery was founded in 1028, and was the only female monastery in Angers and one of the largest in the diocese, together with the monastery of Pontenure. The Abbey was built during the reign of the count of Anjou Fulica III Nerra that, strengthening their possessions, built a lot of castles and other structures.

The Abbey was rebuilt several times – in the 70 years of the eleventh century, at the beginning of the XII century. In XVII-XVIII centuries in the complex of the Abbey appeared several buildings, including the monumental gate view from the street of Censere. In the southern part of the Abbey is the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the XII century.

In the XVI century in the monastery engaged in the production of tapestries, so in our days near the Abbey is a Museum dedicated to this type of weaving craft. It contains known woven the twentieth century "Song of peace" - a Grand cycle, performed by Jean Lursa, textile artist, lived in the first half of the last century. In a former orphanage Abbey today is national school of arts and crafts. The Abbey also became a venue for art exhibitions and festivals.

The interiors of the Abbey attracts tourists with its galleries Romanesque and ancient frescos.