Abbaye de Bonlieu, Medieval Cistercian abbey in Peyrat-la-Nonière, France.
The Abbaye de Bonlieu features a rectangular defensive tower from 1421, accompanied by a square stair turret with a spiral staircase at its center.
Founded in 1117 when Amelius de Chambon donated the Mazerolles land to Géraud de Salles, the abbey was officially consecrated as Bonus Locus in 1141.
The abbey contains medieval mural paintings, including consecration crosses near the central window, representing religious art from different construction periods.
The privately owned monument requires advance planning for visits, with specific access arrangements necessary to explore the historical structures.
The monastery complex incorporated a medieval bridge with two broken-arch spans supported by triangular buttresses, demonstrating advanced engineering methods of the period.
Location: Peyrat-la-Nonière
Inception: 1117
GPS coordinates: 46.08750,2.30528
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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