Abbaye de Sixt, Medieval abbey in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, France.
The Abbaye de Sixt stands near the Giffre River, featuring Gothic architectural elements and an eastern wing added during medieval renovations.
Founded in 1144 under Ponce de Faucigny as the first abbot, the monastery followed Saint Augustine's order principles similar to Abondance and Saint-Maurice d'Agaune abbeys.
The abbey maintains exhibitions each summer, presenting regional heritage while preserving centuries of religious and agricultural traditions in the Haute-Savoie region.
Located on Place du Tilleul, the abbey offers free entry to visitors with convenient parking facilities near the historical structure.
The building transformed from a religious institution to an inn after the French Revolution, with the Cochet family operating it as the region's primary lodging establishment.
Location: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
GPS coordinates: 46.05575,6.77669
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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