Abbaye de la Grâce-Dieu de Benon, Cistercian abbey in Benon, France
The main building of Abbaye de la Grâce-Dieu features a 17th-century structure with preserved medieval elements, including remains of the chapter house.
Founded in 1135 by the monks of Clairvaux, the abbey received support through donations from Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Louis VII.
The abbey maintained agricultural practices and conducted marsh drainage projects in Andilly, contributing to regional land development and economic growth.
The heritage site, classified as a private property, requires advance arrangements for visits and offers guided tours of the architectural elements.
A round dovecote rebuilt in 1720 and an abbatial residence from 1663 remain standing within the abbey grounds.
Location: Benon
Inception: 1135
GPS coordinates: 46.20420,-0.84173
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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