Abbaye de Buzay, Cistercian abbey ruins in Rouans, France
The remaining tower of Buzay Abbey stands 33 meters tall among vaulted cellars in the Loire-Atlantique region of western France.
Founded in 1135 by Bernard of Clairvaux at the request of Ermengarde of Anjou, Buzay Abbey housed its first community of twelve monks in 1136.
The abbey generated substantial income through salt trade and river commerce, establishing three daughter monasteries that expanded Cistercian influence in the region.
The site contains the 18th-century reconstructed tower and several underground vaults, while the original bells now reside in Chartres Cathedral.
The abbey's strategic position along the Loire River facilitated the construction of the Buzay Canal between 1720 and 1775.
Location: Rouans
Inception: 1135
Address: Buzay, 44640 Rouans, France 44640 Rouans
GPS coordinates: 47.20667,-1.82500
Latest update: August 19, 2025 09:09
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