Abbey of Valbenoîte, Religious building in Saint-Étienne, France.
The Abbey of Valbenoîte exhibits Romanesque architecture with rounded arches, a central nave flanked by side aisles, and a barrel-vaulted ceiling typical of Cistercian design.
Founded in 1184 following a conflict between the Count of Forez and Archbishop of Lyon, the abbey received its first stone in 1222 from Guy IV of Forez.
The abbey features a Cavaillé-Coll organ from 1859 and contains sculpted medallions adorning the apse cornice, representing regional artistic traditions.
Located at Place de l'Abbaye in Saint-Étienne's Valbenoîte district, the church building continues to serve the local Catholic community within the Diocese of Saint-Étienne.
The structure survived multiple destructions, including attacks by English bands in 1359 and Huguenots in 1570, leading to several reconstruction phases throughout its history.
Location: Saint-Étienne
Inception: 1184
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: place de l'Abbaye
GPS coordinates: 45.42170,4.39917
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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