Abbey of St Meen, Romanesque abbey in Saint-Méen-le-Grand, France.
The Abbey of St Meen features rounded arches, thick stone walls, and sturdy columns characteristic of medieval religious architecture in northern France.
Following its foundation in the sixth century by Saint Mewan, the abbey underwent reconstruction in 1024 as a Benedictine monastery after Viking raids.
Medieval monks at the Abbey of St Meen dedicated their time to manuscript copying and illumination, preserving religious texts during periods of limited literacy.
The abbey church remains active for religious services while other sections of the complex have been transformed into social housing since 1980.
The abbey temporarily housed the remains of Saint Petroc in 1177 when a thief deposited them within its walls.
Location: Saint-Méen-le-Grand
Inception: 1771
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.18806,-2.19306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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