Melleray Abbey, Trappist monastery in La Meilleraye-de-Bretagne, France
The stone buildings of Melleray Abbey display Romanesque architectural elements with a central church, chapter house, and extensive cloistered gardens.
Founded in 1145 by Cistercian monks, the abbey church received its consecration in 1183 under the supervision of Geffroy, the fourth abbot.
The monastery maintains traditional religious practices while offering guided tours that present nine centuries of monastic heritage to visitors.
Visitors can join guided tours every 30 minutes to explore the abbatial church, chapter house, and gardens throughout the year.
The monastery's name originates from a legend where founding monks discovered a honeycomb in a hollow tree, leading to Meilleraie, later Melleray.
Location: La Meilleraye-de-Bretagne
Inception: 1145
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.54833,-1.37778
Latest update: May 25, 2025 15:05
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