Abbaye de l'Île-Chauvet, Gothic abbey in Bois-de-Céné, France.
The church of Île-Chauvet Abbey features an entrance porch decorated with four arches resting on small columns with carved capitals.
Founded around 1130 by Benedictine monks from Absie Abbey, the church underwent major modifications during the 14th century following damage in the Hundred Years War.
The former Benedictine dormitory now houses an exhibition of polychrome wooden statues and artifacts that tell the story of the surrounding marshland.
The abbey opens from July 1st to September 15th, Sunday through Friday between 2 PM and 6 PM, with adult admission costing 5 euros.
The abbey complex includes preserved medieval structures such as the kitchen with its original bread oven and a Gothic well in the cloister.
Location: Bois-de-Céné
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 46.93333,-1.90917
Latest update: June 2, 2025 11:11
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