Abbaye de la Boissière, Cistercian abbey in Noyant-Villages, France
The abbey displays Romanesque architecture with thick stone walls, rounded arches, and a semi-circular apse containing five windows from the 12th century.
Founded in 1131 as a Benedictine monastery, the abbey joined the Cistercian order in 1147 through the influence of Savigny Abbey and affiliation with Cîteaux.
The choir of the conventual church preserves two notable carved stone effigies from the 14th century, reflecting medieval funeral art traditions.
The abbey welcomes group visits between 10 and 50 people through advance reservations, offering guided tours in French throughout the year.
A Gothic chapel within the abbey once housed the True Cross relic with a double traverse, which influenced the design of the Cross of Lorraine.
Location: Noyant-Villages
Inception: 1131
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.55220,0.12950
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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