Abbaye de Clairlieu, Cistercian monastery ruins in Villers-lès-Nancy, France.
The abbey foundations reveal a three-nave church structure with a transept measuring 25.1 meters in length and 5 meters in width.
Established in 1159 by Gerard II, Count of Vaudemont, the abbey flourished until its complete destruction during the French Revolution in 1791.
Archaeological excavations conducted between 1980 and 1988 uncovered the church foundations, including the transept, choir section, and two lateral chapels.
The site currently consists of grazing plots and sawmill outbuildings, with archaeological remains preserved beneath the surface.
An early printing press operated within the abbey walls from 1604 to 1610 under the direction of Abbot Jean Martin.
Location: Villers-lès-Nancy
Inception: 1151
GPS coordinates: 48.66007,6.11672
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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