Abbey of St. Vaast, Benedictine monastery in Arras, France
The abbey features neoclassical architecture with interior plaster-coated brickwork, undressed stone columns, and spacious halls connecting multiple buildings in the complex.
Founded in 667 by Saint Aubert, the seventh Bishop of Arras, the abbey was constructed on the site of a chapel built by Saint Vedast.
The Saint-Vaast Bible, created in the abbey scriptorium during medieval times, contains detailed illuminated narrative scenes documenting religious stories.
The building now functions as both a museum and archive, with sections reserved for the bishop's residence and religious ceremonies.
Seven medieval manors were legally required to supply the abbey with essential materials like flax and wool under Charles the Bald's charter.
Location: Arras
Inception: 7 century
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 50.29194,2.77333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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