Abbaye de Balerne, Romanesque abbey in Champagnole, France
The Abbaye de Balerne sits at the bottom of a limestone valley measuring 1250 meters long and 750 meters wide, bordered by high cliffs.
Established in 1107 by monks from Molesme Abbey, the institution transformed from Benedictine to Cistercian order in 1136 under Bernard of Clairvaux's guidance.
The monastery maintained an educational center for theological studies and operated one of the first printing establishments in the Franche-Comté region.
The remaining structures of the abbey, including a classical building from 1702 and an 18th-century granary, are now private residences near Champagnole.
A devastating fire in 1755 destroyed the original abbey complex, leading to partial reconstruction using stones from the medieval ruins.
Location: Champagnole
Inception: 1107
Architectural style: Romanesque art
GPS coordinates: 46.72528,5.85861
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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