Abbaye de Montbenoît, Gothic church monument in Montbenoît, France.
The Montbenoît Abbey features a simple 12th-century nave leading to a 16th-century choir with elaborate Gothic vaulting and carved oak choir stalls.
Founded in the early 12th century under the protection of Lord Landry of Joux, the abbey flourished as an Augustinian monastery until its closure in 1773.
The abbey contains 26 individually carved wooden stalls, stone sculptures of the Three Kings, and a limestone Pieta displaying medieval craftsmanship.
The abbey offers guided tours from July to August, with visits every 45 minutes between 9:30-12:30 and 14:00-18:00, costing 6 euros per adult.
The monastery houses a vaulted kitchen with a large fireplace and contains passages leading to medieval prison cells beneath the structure.
Location: Pays-de-Montbenoît
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 46.99250,6.46278
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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