Lavaudieu Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Lavaudieu, France.
The abbey complex includes a church with an octagonal bell tower, a cloister with paired columns, and a refectory with decorative stone elements.
Founded in 1057 by Robert de Turlande, the abbey served as a Benedictine establishment until the French Revolution, when its bell tower was reduced in height.
The refectory contains a 12th-century Byzantine-style fresco, while the church displays 14th-century Italian School paintings depicting the Passion and the Black Death.
Visitors can explore the abbey and Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions from May through September, with guided tours available during winter months.
The monastery houses the only remaining Romanesque cloister in the Auvergne region, featuring wooden galleries supported by carved stone capitals.
Location: Lavaudieu
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.26361,3.45472
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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