Abbaye Saint-Nicolas, Angers

Abbaye Saint-Nicolas is a Benedictine monastery in Angers with a notable bell tower and several protected buildings arranged around a central courtyard. The 18th-century southern facade and the surrounding structures form the core of the historical complex.

The abbey was founded in 1020 by Count Foulques Nerra with monks from Marmoutiers arriving the following year. In 1033, monks from Saint-Aubin took over the community and established the monastery's lasting spiritual tradition.

The abbey complex now serves as the mother house for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd congregation, continuing a spiritual presence since 1835.

The abbey now serves as a retirement home with limited access to visitors who need to arrange visits beforehand. Only select areas of the complex are available for viewing due to its current residential function.

An underground passage connected the abbey gardens to the mother house of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd established in 1835. This tunnel allowed the religious community to move between both locations while remaining sheltered from public view.

Location: Angers

Inception: 1020

Address: 2, rue Ambroise-Paré

GPS coordinates: 47.47506,-0.57615

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:09