Abbaye de Clairefontaine, Medieval abbey in Polaincourt-et-Clairefontaine, France
The Cistercian monastery features stone buildings, including preserved stables, granary-laundry facilities, and an old mill within its architectural complex.
Founded in 1132 by Guy de Jonvelle, the abbey maintained strong connections with Morimond Abbey until its dissolution during the French Revolution in 1790.
The abbey site transformed into a faience factory in the 19th century, producing fine ceramics that received recognition at the 1878 Universal Exhibition.
The former abbey buildings now serve as administrative offices, medical facilities, and workshops for a psychiatric hospital managed by the Hospital Association.
The monastery developed a significant iron industry through its forges at Varigney, contributing to the economic growth of the Franche-Comté region.
Location: Polaincourt-et-Clairefontaine
Inception: 1132
GPS coordinates: 47.85722,6.08333
Latest update: May 29, 2025 10:27
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