Abbaye de Prières, Cistercian abbey in Billiers, France
The abbey complex includes remains of a Gothic church with three naves and conventional buildings surrounding a central cloister near the ocean.
Duke Jean I of Brittany established the abbey in 1251, and the first monks from Buzay Abbey arrived on October 31, 1252.
The abbey received permission from Pope Alexander IV to allow noble women to enter, strengthening connections between clergy and aristocracy.
The current buildings house a rehabilitation center while maintaining public access to the renovated chapel containing the founder's tomb.
Monks at this coastal abbey dedicated their prayers to shipwreck victims, leading to its name Prières, meaning prayers in French.
Location: Billiers
Inception: 1251
GPS coordinates: 47.52417,-2.48333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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