Andlau Abbey, Benedictine nunnery in Andlau, France
The abbey features a crypt from the 11th century, a reconstructed nave from the 17th century, and detailed stone carvings throughout the structure.
Empress Richardis, wife of Charles the Fat, founded the abbey in 880 on her ancestral lands and established it as a women's collegiate foundation.
The abbey church displays sculptures by the Master of Andlau and houses the tomb of Saint Richardis, dating from 1350, in a 1707 chapel.
The former abbey buildings now function as the parish church of Saints Peter and Paul, welcoming visitors to explore its architectural elements.
A hole in the crypt floor marks where, according to legend, a she-bear scratched the ground, indicating to Richardis the sacred location for the abbey.
Location: Andlau
Inception: 9 century
GPS coordinates: 48.38806,7.41462
Latest update: June 1, 2025 11:38
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