Liessies Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Liessies, France
The monastery contains various preserved buildings within its former park area, including small structures that served the religious community's daily activities.
Founded in 751 and dedicated to Saint Lambert, the monastery experienced two major destructions before being reestablished between 1095 and 1110 by Theodoric of Avesnes.
The monastery maintained a substantial library during the 12th century and produced manuscripts through borrowing materials from Clairvaux Abbey.
The chapel of Saint Hiltrude remains accessible in the adjacent forest, marking the last location where religious processions took place until 1963.
Abbot Louis de Blois, who joined the monastery at age 14, implemented strict Benedictine reforms in 1530 and became known for his mystical writings.
Location: Liessies
Inception: 8 century
GPS coordinates: 50.11940,4.08330
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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