Perseigne Abbey, Cistercian abbey in Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois, France
The abbey contains remaining stone walls and architectural elements situated near the Perseigne forest, close to the town of Alençon.
Founded in 1145 by William III, Count of Ponthieu, the abbey functioned until 1791 when it closed during the French Revolution.
The monastery produced the Commentary on the Song of Songs by monk Thomas of Perseigne between 1165 and 1189, distributed in 87 copies.
The site connects to the D311 road network and maintains regular opening hours during heritage days with guided tours by historian Laurent Maillet.
Archaeological excavations revealed a network of agricultural barns from the 12th and 13th centuries that supported the monastery's independent operations.
Location: Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois
Inception: 12 century
Address: Perseigne
GPS coordinates: 48.39056,0.26222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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