Abbaye Saint-Vincent de Chantelle, Benedictine abbey on limestone cliffs in Chantelle, France.
The Saint-Vincent Abbey features a Romanesque church with three naves, a circular ambulatory, and three radiating chapels surrounding the apse.
Founded in 937 by Saint Odon of Cluny, the abbey served the Bourbon dukes until Richelieu ordered the destruction of their castle in 1635.
The Benedictine nuns continue the monastic tradition through daily prayers and work, manufacturing natural cosmetic products in their workshop.
The abbey welcomes visitors Monday afternoons and Tuesday through Friday mornings and afternoons, with extended summer hours during weekends.
The monastery stands on the GR 300 pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, providing accommodation for travelers and pilgrims.
Location: Chantelle
Website: http://benedictines-chantelle.com
GPS coordinates: 46.24222,3.15194
Latest update: May 25, 2025 07:12
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