Abbaye Notre-Dame de Langonnet

The abbey stands in the Ellé River valley, featuring a trapezoidal cloister, a bell tower, and a chapter house with architectural elements from different periods.

Founded in 1136 by Duke Conan III of Brittany and his mother Ermengarde of Anjou, twelve monks from the Abbey of Aumône established this religious complex.

The abbey maintains a museum of African art displaying objects collected by missionaries, reflecting the connection between religious and cultural heritage.

Visitors can access the abbey daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, except during Sunday morning religious services.

The abbey served as Brittany's first public stud farm from 1806 to 1857, established under Napoleon I's directive during a period of religious transformation.

Location: Langonnet

Inception: 1136

Address: L'Abbaye

GPS coordinates: 48.10500,-3.43278

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45