Le Breuil-Benoît Abbey, 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Marcilly-sur-Eure, France.
The abbey church features six bays of the nave and displays architectural elements characteristic of medieval religious buildings in northern France.
Founded in 1137 by Foulques de Marcilly, the abbey received monks from Vaux-de-Cernay and transformed into a Cistercian monastery in 1147.
The church stands as the last remaining Cistercian religious structure in Normandy, preserving medieval architectural heritage for future generations.
The abbey buildings underwent restoration work starting in 1995, with sections open to visitors during specific cultural heritage events.
Count de Reiset established a dedicated museum within the abbey's abbot lodgings, housing collections until their dispersal in 1922.
Location: Marcilly-sur-Eure
Inception: May 8, 1137
GPS coordinates: 48.80889,1.35528
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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