Abbaye de Blanchelande, Romanesque abbey in Neufmesnil, France.
The stone abbey features a 12th-century Roman refectory, the Saint-Nicolas gate from the 13th century, and remaining elements of an 18th-century classical cloister.
Founded in 1154 by Richard de La Haye and Mathilde de Vernon, the abbey received consecration between 1185 and 1186 by Bishop Guillaume de Tournebu.
The religious complex influenced numerous writers, including Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly who referenced it in his 1852 novel L'Ensorcelée.
The Orangerie spans 275 square meters and accommodates up to 200 people for events, while nine rooms provide overnight lodging for visitors.
The abbey grounds extend across 25 hectares, incorporating a one-hectare pond and gardens within the Norman countryside.
Location: Neufmesnil
Inception: 1161
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.31030,-1.52000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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