Abbaye des Écharlis, Cistercian monastery in Villefranche, Yonne, France.
The monastery buildings demonstrate the architectural simplicity of early Cistercian design, with stone walls and functional spaces arranged around a central cloister.
Founded in 1131, the abbey expanded rapidly through donations from nobility and became the first dependency of Fontenay Abbey in the 12th century.
The monastery gained recognition through its association with Saint Alpais, whose life story was recorded by one of the resident monks around 1180.
The remaining entrance portal from the 12th century includes a chapel dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-Pitié, built in the 13th century.
The abbey contained a mineral spring with medicinal properties that attracted visitors, including King Louis VI who claimed healing benefits from its waters.
Location: Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye
Inception: 1131
GPS coordinates: 47.94932,3.14413
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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