Bonnevaux Abbey, Medieval Cistercian monastery in Villeneuve-de-Marc, France
The stone monastery complex stretches across the landscape with its church, conventual buildings, and surrounding agricultural lands near Lyon and Grenoble.
Founded on January 17, 1101, Bonnevaux Abbey served as the sixth daughter house of Cîteaux Abbey and established fifteen granges in the surrounding territory.
The monastery founded eight daughter houses across France, including Mazan Abbey, Montpeyroux Abbey, and Tamié Abbey, expanding Cistercian influence throughout the region.
The World Community for Christian Meditation purchased the property in 2017 and began renovation work to preserve the remaining historical structures.
A painting from 1750 reveals the original layout of the abbey, featuring a prominent western tower that no longer stands at the present site.
Location: Villeneuve-de-Marc
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 45.45639,5.15500
Latest update: June 6, 2025 06:55
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