Ferrières Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Ferrières-en-Gâtinais, France
The stone monastery features Gothic architecture with an octagonal rotunda and a distinctive choir displaying construction elements from the eleventh century.
Founded around 630 by Irish monk Columbanus, the abbey served as the coronation site for Carolingian kings Louis III and Carloman in 879.
Under the leadership of Loup of Ferrières in 850, the monastery developed into a center of literary activities and manuscript preservation.
The remains of the monastery include partial walls, architectural fragments, and structural elements that visitors can examine during daylight hours.
The abbey church contained an uncommon second nave on its left side until 1739, when the crossing tower collapsed and destroyed this architectural feature.
Location: Ferrières-en-Gâtinais
Inception: 7 century
Architects: Juste Lisch
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.09028,2.78917
Latest update: May 25, 2025 10:40
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