Abbaye d'Aniane, Benedictine abbey in Aniane, France
The Saint-Sauveur Abbey complex includes multiple chapels, a cloister, and various monastic buildings constructed between the 8th and 18th centuries.
Founded between 777 and 782 by Saint Benedict of Aniane, the abbey played a central role in reforming monastic life throughout medieval France.
The monastery served as a center of learning and manuscript production, contributing to the preservation of religious texts during the Middle Ages.
Guided tours of 120 minutes allow visitors to explore the abbey grounds, including archaeological excavations revealing Carolingian-era structures.
The abbey transformed into a central detention house in 1845 and later became an industrial colony for young detainees until 1994.
Location: Aniane
Address: Le Village
GPS coordinates: 43.68361,3.58944
Latest update: June 4, 2025 15:59
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