Abbaye de Valence, Cistercian monastery ruins in Valence-en-Poitou, France
The remains of Valence Abbey include a 15th-century gatehouse, a 13th-century refectory, a guest house, and a bridge spanning the Dive river.
Hugh X of Lusignan established this abbey in 1230 as a daughter house of Clairvaux Abbey, marking the final Cistercian foundation in the Poitou region.
The medieval refectory, split into two levels during the 17th century, demonstrates the evolution of monastic spaces through changing religious practices.
The preserved structures maintain Historical Monument status, with restoration work completed between 2010 and 2011 under professional architectural supervision.
The site preserves architectural elements from the 13th to 18th centuries, documenting five centuries of monastic construction techniques.
Location: Valence-en-Poitou
Inception: 1230
GPS coordinates: 46.31100,0.17297
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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