Abbaye Saint-Martin de Sées, Benedictine monastery in Sées, France
The Saint-Martin Abbey extends across 13 hectares of parkland, featuring Renaissance architecture with high protective walls surrounding its original natural grounds.
Founded in the 6th century by Benedictine monks from Saint-Evroult Abbey, the monastery underwent reconstruction in 1050 with support from Roger de Montgommery.
During William the Conqueror's era, the abbey's scriptorium gained European recognition for its manuscript production and scholarly activities.
The abbey remains closed to public access since over a century, and visitors should verify opening times during Heritage Days events.
The monastery maintained its original land boundaries through centuries of wars and pillaging, preserving its medieval spatial organization intact.
Location: Sées
GPS coordinates: 48.60269,0.17586
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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