Abbaye Saint-Genest de Nevers, Medieval abbey in Nevers, France.
The abbey complex includes an entrance gate on Saint-Genest Street, a vaulted passage connecting courtyards, and a former chapter house with Louis XIII paintings.
Founded between 624 and 630 by Theodulf Babolene, the abbey received support from Bishop Rauracus while attending to Saint Austregisilus final moments.
The monastery expanded from the initial wall to Saint-Genest district during the Middle Ages, establishing a center for religious and educational activities.
The former chapter house section of the abbey now contains the Municipal Museum Frederic-Blandin, which displays historical artifacts from the region.
Archaeological excavations revealed a stone with carved relief depicting a cloaked figure in the abbey gardens during 1719.
Location: Nevers
Address: rue Saint-Genest
GPS coordinates: 46.98583,3.15480
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
The historical and religious monuments of Nevers reflect its ducal and religious past. The city features varied architecture from the 11th to the 20th century, including the Gothic Ducal Palace, the cathedral with two choirs, Romanesque and modern churches, as well as museums displaying local faience. The medieval fortifications and green spaces complement this architectural heritage.
Nevers Cathedral
241 m
Palais ducal de Nevers
387 m
Pont de Loire
405 m
Musée de la Faïence et des Beaux-Arts
34 m
Porte du Croux
134 m
La chapelle Sainte-Marie
453 m
Théâtre de Nevers
428 m
Hôtel de ville de Nevers
388 m
Tour Goguin
169 m
Promenade des Remparts
62 m
Nevers railway bridge
405 m
Palais de justice de Nevers
179 m
Archaeological Museum of Nevers
127 m
Église Saint-Sauveur de Nevers
212 m
Église Notre-Dame de Nevers
33 m
Faïencerie de l'Autruche
105 m
Avant-Porte du Croux
134 m
Petit château La Gloriette
450 m
Hôtel de la Caisse d'épargne de Nevers
410 m
Magasin avenue Charles-de-Gaulle
275 m
Monument aux morts de la Nièvre
145 m
Hôtel Bourgeois
282 m
Immeuble, rue d'Auvergne, Nevers
244 m
Immeuble, 3 quai des Mariniers, Nevers
178 m
Maison, 1 rue de la Parcheminerie, Nevers
335 m
Maison, 4 rue de l'Evêché, Nevers
246 m
Immeuble, 11 rue des Belles-Lunettes, Nevers
282 m
Place de la République
366 mReviews
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