Abbaye de La Prée

The main building of La Prée Abbey stands within a forty-hectare estate containing an English-style park and meadows bordered by the Arnon River.

Saint Bernard established La Prée Abbey in 1141, which maintained its monastic activities until 1791, when it was sold as national property during the French Revolution.

Since 1992, Pour Que l'Esprit Vive association manages an artistic residence welcoming creators in architecture, music, photography, cinema, writing, painting, and sculpture.

The residence features seven furnished apartments with kitchen, bedroom, living room, and bathroom, providing artists with access to internet, library, and piano.

The abbey's Hôtellerie building houses isolated elderly people under the management of Petits Frères des Pauvres, while coexisting with the artistic residence.

Location: Ségry

Inception: 1141

GPS coordinates: 46.90694,2.13222

Latest update: March 22, 2025 23:40