Le Tortoir, Priory ruins in Saint-Nicolas-aux-Bois, France.
The stone walls of Le Tortoir stand amid the Forest of Saint Gobain, featuring a courtyard and remaining sections of the prior's lodgings with mullioned windows.
Originally constructed in the 14th century on the site of an earlier chapel, Le Tortoir served as a leprosarium and operated as a dependency of Saint-Nicolas-aux-Bois Abbey.
The priory represents medieval monastic architecture of the Aisne region, with its fortified structure illustrating the period's religious and defensive building techniques.
Located at 37 Ancien Prieure du Tortoir, the site received historical monument classification on August 1, 1912, and current access requires respect for private property restrictions.
The former religious complex has transformed into a farm while maintaining its historical elements, including the prior's residence and a dedicated guest building.
Location: Saint-Nicolas-aux-Bois
GPS coordinates: 49.60806,3.43917
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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