Abbaye du Grandvaux, Medieval abbey in Grande-Rivière Château, France.
The abbey stands by Lake Abbaye at 900 meters elevation in the Jura Mountains, surrounded by mountains and forests.
Founded in the 6th century, Notre-Dame du Grandvaux Abbey became a priory in 1244 before its final attachment to Saint-Oyand Abbey in 1388.
The church, the main remnant of the abbey, represents religious architecture from the 17th century and serves as the center of a large local parish.
The site is located 7 kilometers from Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux and offers visitors parking facilities and picnic areas.
The original abbey fortifications included a wall and moat, built at the northeastern end of the lake to protect the monastery.
Location: Grande-Rivière Château
GPS coordinates: 46.53500,5.92028
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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