Abbaye de Chézery, Cistercian abbey ruins in Chézery-Forens, France
The abbey stands in the Valserine Valley, surrounded by the Jura Mountains and Crêt de Chalam, near the ancient path to Saint-Claude.
Founded in 1140 by twelve monks from Fontenay Abbey, the monastery received support from Count Amédée III of Savoy and influenced regional development.
The monastery allowed women to enter through a special privilege granted by the Holy See to honor the relics of Saint Roland.
The remaining structures include a former abbot residence and several outbuildings, which have been converted for different purposes over time.
During the 18th century, local residents developed watchmaking skills and produced clock mechanisms that were sold in Geneva markets.
Location: Chézery-Forens
Inception: 1140
GPS coordinates: 46.22167,5.86639
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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