By 1116 Ermengarde was living in Fontevrault Abbey, where she reputedly became a friend of her first husband's second wife, Philippa of Toulouse.
Pada tahun 1116, Ermengarde tinggal di Biara Fontevrault, di mana ia diberitakan bersahabat dengan istri kedua suami pertamanya, Philippa dari Toulouse.