Abbaye de Moncé, Cistercian monastery in Limeray, France.
The monastery stands on a hill overlooking the Loire Valley, featuring stone buildings and remaining sections of its medieval architecture.
Founded in 1209 by four nuns who initially lived in wooden structures, the priory received stone buildings in 1212 and became an abbey in 1652.
The monastery held a congregation of forty nuns from noble families who dedicated their lives to religious education and spiritual practices.
The remaining structures of the monastery include an infirmary building and sections of the original church, accessible through guided tours.
The abbey's coat of arms displayed a golden Virgin Mary with Child on a blue background, representing the monastery's dedication to Marian devotion.
Location: Limeray
GPS coordinates: 47.45255,1.02418
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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