Sablonceaux Abbey, Romanesque abbey in Sablonceaux, France.
Located in the Saintonge countryside, Sablonceaux Abbey features a Gothic bell tower and a nave with three cupolas set within limestone walls.
William X, Duke of Aquitaine, established the abbey in 1136 after changing his allegiance from antipope Anacletus II to Pope Innocent II.
The Chemin Neuf Community maintains regular liturgical prayers from Monday to Friday, continuing the centuries-old spiritual tradition of this religious site.
Guided tours operate daily at 3 PM and 4:30 PM from June through September, while off-season visits occur on the first Sunday of each month.
The abbey transformed through various functions over time, serving as a monastery, orphanage, and dairy farm before becoming a spiritual center.
Location: Sablonceaux
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.71722,-0.87806
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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