Abbaye Saint-Nicolas, Angers, Benedictine abbey in Doutre-Saint-Jacques-Nazareth district, Angers, France
The Saint-Nicolas Abbey includes a grand 18th-century southern facade, a bell tower, and multiple protected buildings spread across the historical complex.
Count Foulques Nerra founded the abbey in 1020, with initial monks from Marmoutiers arriving in 1021 and later replaced by monks from Saint-Aubin in 1033.
The abbey complex now serves as the mother house for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd congregation, continuing a spiritual presence since 1835.
Located at 6 Rue Ambroise Paré in Angers, the abbey functions as a retirement home while maintaining selected areas open for scheduled visits.
A connecting tunnel was built between the abbey gardens and the mother house to facilitate movement between the religious communities.
Location: Angers
Inception: 1020
Address: 2, rue Ambroise-Paré
GPS coordinates: 47.47506,-0.57615
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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