Abbaye Notre-Dame-de-la-Joie, Hennebont
Abbaye Notre-Dame-de-la-Joie, Hennebont, Cistercian abbey in Hennebont, France
The abbey features two L-shaped buildings with facades, roofs, and staircases registered as historical monuments, alongside stables and a confessors' house.
Founded in 1275 by Blanche of Champagne, the abbey underwent reconstruction in 1693 after a fire destroyed its original structure in 1512.
The religious complex served as residence for Cistercian nuns who dedicated their time to prayer, manual work, and education until 1792.
The buildings now function as part of the National Stud Farm, with horse boxes installed on the ground floor of the abbey residence.
The former confessors' house, classified as a historical monument in 1921, has been transformed into an artist residence space.
Location: Hennebont
Inception: 1693
GPS coordinates: 47.81417,-3.28167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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