Saint-Sever-de-Rustan Abbey

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Saint-Sever-de-Rustan Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Saint-Sever-de-Rustan, France.

The stone abbey complex includes a parish church with 11th-century elements and architectural features from Romanesque, Gothic, and Classical periods.

Founded around 800 CE, the abbey faced destruction by Saracens in 732 and underwent reconstruction in the 10th century under Count William Sancius's charter.

The monastery maintained strong connections with the Abbey of Saint-Victor in Marseilles from 1087, following Count Centullus of Bigorre's decision.

The 14th-century cloisters now reside in the Massey Gardens of Tarbes, where visitors can examine the detailed stone carvings.

Five major restoration campaigns by the Hautes-Pyrénées Department preserved the Baroque decorations and narrative capitals of the structure.

Location: Saint-Sever-de-Rustan

GPS coordinates: 43.35194,0.22528

Latest update: May 27, 2025 01:33

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