Abbaye de Fontaine-Daniel, Romanesque abbey in Saint-Georges-Buttavent, France.
The abbey features substantial stone walls, a central cloister, four wings organized in a quadrilateral layout, and a chapel near the pond.
Established in 1204 by Juhel III of Mayenne, the Cistercian abbey received numerous land donations and official recognition from Pope Gregory IX in 1226.
The abbey represents medieval Cistercian monastic architecture with its structured layout, including spaces for monks' accommodations, an abbatial house, and guest quarters.
Located at coordinates 48.277778, -0.672778, the abbey sits 4 kilometers from Mayenne town and offers guided tours for individual visitors and groups.
In 1806, Parisian industrialists transformed the former religious complex into a spinning mill, utilizing the water supply from the nearby Fauconnier pond.
Location: Saint-Georges-Buttavent
Inception: 1204
Architectural style: Romanesque art
GPS coordinates: 48.27778,-0.67278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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