Savigny Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Savigny, France
The monastery features Romanesque architecture with a preserved gate and remaining stones now displayed in the Musée Lapidaire of Savigny-en-Lyonnais.
Founded by Leidradus after his resignation as bishop of Lyon in 816, the abbey received royal confirmation of its possessions from King Conrad of Burgundy in 976.
The monastery housed 120 monks at its peak and established 33 subsidiary houses across Normandy, becoming a center of Benedictine reform.
Located 44 kilometers from Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, the site maintains connections with religious institutions across the region for coordinated visits.
The abbey's historical archives, documenting centuries of monastic life and regional development, are preserved in the department of Rhône.
Location: Savigny
GPS coordinates: 45.81590,4.57552
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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