Abbaye de Blanche-Couronne, Medieval abbey in La Chapelle-Launay, France
The Blanche-Couronne Abbey features four wings arranged around an 18th-century cloister and includes a 12th-century abbatial church with stone walls.
First mentioned in 1161, the abbey initially housed sixteen monks from Notre-Dame de la Grainetière Abbey and received significant papal privileges in 1234.
The abbey contains medieval wall paintings in the nave and chapter house, along with a 13th-century funeral niche and monumental staircase.
The Department of Loire-Atlantique manages restoration work from 2019 to 2025, with public access limited to European Heritage Days.
The south facade displays a carved coat of arms belonging to Jean Briçonnet, a former commendatory abbot of the monastery.
Location: La Chapelle-Launay
Website: http://abbaye-blanche-couronne.com
GPS coordinates: 47.35112,-1.98586
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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