Moutier-Grandval Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Moutier, Switzerland
The stone monastery stands at the entrance of the Birse Gorge, marking the beginning of an ancient route leading to Pierre Pertuis Pass.
Duke of Alsace Gundoin granted land to Luxeuil Abbey around 640, enabling the foundation of Moutier-Grandval Abbey under Saint Germanus of Granfelden.
The monastery maintained a prominent educational center teaching writing and medicine, attracting students from across medieval Europe.
The cemetery chapel at Perrefitte, built during Carolingian times, contains wall paintings from the 11th century and remains open to visitors.
The monastery received an illuminated Bible from Tours between 820 and 840, containing 449 parchment folios of Carolingian scriptural art.
Location: Moutier
Inception: 640
GPS coordinates: 47.28050,7.37201
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13
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