Abbaye de Saint-Gildas-des-Bois
Abbaye de Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, Romanesque Benedictine abbey in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, France.
The religious building features ferruginous sandstone construction and displays characteristic Romanesque architecture from the 12th century.
Established around the year 1000 by Simon de la Roche, the abbey was founded by eight Benedictine monks from Redon to honor his brother Bernard.
The relics of Saint Gildas, brought from Rhuys Abbey, transformed the site into an important regional pilgrimage center during the Middle Ages.
Free guided tours are available during July and August, with special arrangements possible for school groups throughout the year.
The stained glass windows installed in 2009 display portraits of ill children, created from historical clinical studies transformed into contemporary art.
Location: Saint-Gildas-des-Bois
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.51639,-2.03694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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