Abbaye de Cruas, Romanesque abbey church in Cruas, France
The Abbey Church of Sainte-Marie features a monastic podium, decorated capitals in the crypt, and a 12th-century choir mosaic within its stone walls.
The construction of the abbey took place in three major phases from the 11th to early 13th centuries, with modifications during religious wars in later periods.
The abbey church contains sculptures and artistic elements from different periods, including prayer figures and detailed stone carvings in the 11th-century crypt.
The abbey opens Tuesday through Friday from January to March, with extended hours during summer months and admission fees between 3 to 5 euros.
Archaeological excavations between 1985 and 1992 revealed the original monastic podium and liturgical elements dating back to the 11th century.
Location: Cruas
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.65685,4.76313
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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