Pierre le Vif, Benedictine monastery in Sens, France
The monastery buildings stood outside the city walls of Sens, featuring multiple structures including a grand church and an abbot's residence.
The Abbey of Saint-Pierre-le-Vif was established in the 6th century by Theodechild, a Merovingian princess and daughter of King Theuderic I.
The monastery became a center of religious scholarship, producing the Chronicle of Saint-Pierre-le-Vif between 1100 and 1125, documenting regional history.
The site's location at coordinates 48.197808, 3.296187 marks where the abbey stood before its demolition during the French Revolution in 1791.
In 1239, the Crown of Thorns rested overnight at the abbey during its transfer from Constantinople to Paris under King Louis IX.
Location: Sens
GPS coordinates: 48.19781,3.29619
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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