Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'Étoile, Cistercian abbey in Archigny, France
The monastery exhibits classic Cistercian architecture with a church facade, chapter house, cloister, and remaining original elements from the 12th century.
Founded in 1124 by Isembaud de l'Étoile, the abbey joined the Cistercian order in 1145 and experienced its peak of prosperity during the 13th century.
The chapter house contains Romanesque capitals decorated with reed foliage and serves as the burial place for abbots since 1180.
The Association for the Safeguarding of the Abbey accepts donations through bank transfers and checks to support ongoing restoration projects.
This monastery remains the only Cistercian abbey in the Poitou region where the complete Bernardine architectural plan can be clearly identified.
Location: Archigny
Inception: 1124
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: L'Étoile
GPS coordinates: 46.65389,0.70333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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