Saint-Antoine-des-Champs, Medieval Cistercian abbey in 12th arrondissement, Paris, France.
The Saint-Antoine-des-Champs Abbey featured Gothic architecture with multiple buildings surrounding a central courtyard and church dedicated to Saint Anthony.
Founded in 1198 by Foulques de Neuilly as a refuge for reformed women, the monastery received royal abbey status from King Louis IX in 1229.
The abbey influenced the development of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine district, which became a center for furniture craftsmen in the 17th century.
The former abbey buildings now house the Saint-Antoine Hospital, maintaining some original architectural elements like the Clock Pavilion from 1767.
King Louis XI granted the abbey special privileges in 1471, allowing nearby artisans to work without guild restrictions or tax obligations.
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