Abbey of Saint Loup, Troyes

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Abbey of Saint Loup, Troyes

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Abbey of Saint Loup, Troyes, Historical abbey in Troyes, France.

The abbey features a remaining structure on Rue de la Cite that exhibits medieval architectural elements with high stone walls and large windows.

Founded in the ninth century to house Bishop Lupus relics, the abbey underwent reformation in 1135 under Bernard of Clairvaux, adopting Augustinian rules.

The medieval library and scriptorium of the abbey produced numerous manuscripts, with potential connections to the writer Chrétien de Troyes.

The building now contains the Museum of Fine Arts of Troyes, displaying art collections from the 14th to 19th centuries.

During the French Revolution, the abbey served as a storage facility for books and manuscripts collected from neighboring religious institutions.

Location: Troyes

Inception: 17 century

Address: rue de la Cité

GPS coordinates: 48.30083,4.08028

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52

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