Abbaye de Haute-Seille

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Abbaye de Haute-Seille, Cistercian abbey in Cirey-sur-Vezouze, France.

The remains of the abbey include agricultural buildings arranged around a rectangular courtyard and a Romanesque portal decorated with multiple arches.

Founded in 1140 following a donation by Countess Agnes of Langenstein to the Cistercian order, the abbey was consecrated in 1176 by Pierre de Brixey.

The abbey served as a major monastic center in Lorraine, influencing agricultural and economic development throughout the region for several centuries.

The abbey ruins are located at 9 Haute Seille in Cirey-sur-Vezouze, accessible through marked paths that allow site exploration.

The name Haute-Seille comes from the Latin Alta Silva meaning High Forest, unrelated to the Seille river flowing in the region.

Location: Cirey-sur-Vezouze

Inception: 1140

GPS coordinates: 48.58917,6.92639

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07

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