Prémontré Abbey, Medieval monastery in Aisne, France
The abbey consists of three large buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries, positioned across twelve acres of grounds west of Laon.
Founded in 1120 by Saint Norbert of Xanten, the abbey became the central institution of the Premonstratensian Order throughout medieval Europe.
The monastery established educational programs, including a dedicated college for Norbertine clerics at the University of Paris in 1252.
The buildings now function as a psychiatric hospital, with sections open to visitors interested in religious architectural heritage.
The name Prémontré derives from a forest clearing, mentioned in the founding charter as a location previously abandoned by other religious groups.
Location: Prémontré
Inception: 1120
GPS coordinates: 49.54722,3.41056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 18:22
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