Abbaye de Clairlieu, Cistercian monastery ruins in Villers-lès-Nancy, France.
Abbaye de Clairlieu is a Cistercian monastery in Villers-lès-Nancy with a three-nave church structure featuring a transept about 25 meters long. The site today contains archaeological remains and functions as grazing land with some outbuildings from former operations.
The monastery was founded in 1159 by Gerard II, Count of Vaudemont, and became a significant religious community. It was completely destroyed during the French Revolution in 1791.
The monastery served as a center for monastic learning and spiritual practice in the medieval region. The ruins today stand as a reminder of the religious community that once shaped local life.
The site is open and mostly consists of exposed terrain where you can explore the remains on foot. It is best visited during dry weather since the ground can become muddy after rain.
From 1604 to 1610, Abbot Jean Martin operated an early printing press within the monastery, making it a center of book production in the region. This printing activity reveals how forward-thinking monastic communities engaged with new technologies.
Location: Villers-lès-Nancy
Inception: 1151
GPS coordinates: 48.66007,6.11672
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25
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