Fontainejean Abbey, Cistercian abbey in Saint-Maurice-sur-Aveyron, France.
The remains of Fontainejean Abbey display a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture with stone columns and a carved limestone portal.
Established in 1124 by Milon de Courtenay, this abbey received royal status in 1148 under Pierre I de Courtenay before its destruction during the Hundred Years War.
The monks of Fontainejean maintained a community of 80 religious members and 400 students in the 12th century, contributing to regional education.
The abbey ruins stand three kilometers east of Saint-Maurice-sur-Aveyron, accessible from departmental road 56.
The abbey functioned as a necropolis for the Courtenay princes, containing funeral monuments including the mausoleum of Jacques II and Jean II de Courtenay.
Location: Saint-Maurice-sur-Aveyron
Inception: 1124
GPS coordinates: 47.84806,2.96028
Latest update: July 13, 2025 10:43
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