Abbaye de Mormant

Abbaye de Mormant is a medieval Templar commandery near Leffonds featuring the remains of a hospital-church with vaulted structures inside. The building still displays traces of its original layout despite modifications that occurred over the centuries.

The commandery was founded between 1095 and 1099 during the First Crusade to shelter pilgrims and assist those in need. Hugues Bardoul II of Broyes-Chateauvillain established this facility when such lodging for travelers was essential.

The site sits along the Via Francigena, a major pilgrimage route that connected travelers from across Europe heading toward Rome. You can still sense how this path brought together people from many different lands.

The grounds are open year-round with a walking circuit roughly 400 meters long that you can explore. Guided visits for groups of four or more can be arranged by sending an email in advance.

The site received historical monument status in 1989 and remains one of the few surviving examples of medieval pilgrim lodging in France. This makes it a rare record of when specialized buildings for traveling pilgrims were a crucial part of the infrastructure.

Location: Leffonds

GPS coordinates: 47.97942,5.12253

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23