Abbaye de Bégar, Cistercian monastery in Bégard, France
The abbey stands in Côtes-d'Armor with four remaining stone buildings arranged around a central courtyard near a forest clearing.
Four monks from L'Aumône Abbey founded this religious complex in 1130, making it the first Cistercian establishment in Brittany.
Abbaye de Bégar generated seven daughter abbeys across Brittany, including Le Relecq in 1132, Boquen in 1137, and Saint-Aubin-des-Bois in 1138.
The site maintains regular visiting hours from Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours available in French and English by advance reservation.
The abbey's monks controlled grain measurements in Trégor parishes, using specific containers to collect dues from local farmers until the French Revolution.
Location: Bégard
Inception: 1130
GPS coordinates: 48.63028,-3.30000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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