Abbaye Saint-Paul de Besançon, Gothic abbey in Besançon, France
The Saint-Paul Abbey consists of three gothic naves, with its remains now serving as a municipal lapidary reserve in central Besançon.
Saint Donatus of Besançon established the abbey around 630 CE on the ruins of a Roman palace known as Palatium.
The monks initially followed both Saint Benedict and Saint Columban rules until Archbishop Hugh I of Salins transformed it into a collegiate church in 1044.
The abbey, located at 51 rue Bersot, includes protected facades, roofing, and an eastern corner staircase under heritage preservation status.
The abbey's mill, documented since the 11th century, became a paper factory in 1473 and now houses the French Waterways Service offices.
Location: Besançon
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.23911,6.02931
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
Parc Micaud
249 m
Caserne Ruty
59 m
Domus du Collège Lumière
171 m
Église Saint-Maurice
383 m
Brasserie du Commerce
310 m
Square Saint-Amour
143 m
Tour de Bregille
315 m
Hôtel Petit de Marivat
327 m
Hôtel de Mesmay
290 m
Moulin Saint-Paul
136 m
Le Building
272 m
Chapelle de la Visitation de Besançon
345 m
Église des Dames de Battant
249 m
Hôtel Camus
358 m
Pharmacie, 7 rue Morand
205 m
Chapelle capitulaire Saint-Paul de Besançon
1 m
Abbaye des dames de Battant
246 m
Fontaine de la place Jean-Cornet
335 m
Abbaye Saint-Paul de Besançon
1 m
Immeuble, 69 rue des Granges
257 m
Maison, 4 place du Huit-Septembre
379 m
Maison, 6 place du Huit-Septembre
372 m
Maison, 6 bis place du Huit-Septembre
366 m
Pipe organ of Église Saint-Pierre
378 m
Pont de la République
296 m
Maison, 86 rue des Granges
274 m
Abbatiale Saint-Paul de Besançon
3 m
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