Commanderie de la Villedieu, Templar Commandery in Élancourt, France
The Commanderie de la Villedieu features Gothic architecture with high ogival windows and a central courtyard surrounded by military and agricultural buildings.
Founded between 1150 and 1180 by the Knights Templar, the commandery served as a strategic establishment for protecting pilgrims during the Crusades.
The chapel, measuring 28 meters by 8 meters with an interior height of 11.80 meters, displays medieval architectural techniques from the 13th century.
The complex hosts educational workshops, medieval festivals, and treasure hunts throughout the year, with advance online reservations recommended for activities.
A carved stone bearing a Templar cross, discovered during renovations in the 1970s, marked the territorial boundaries of the commandery's vast estate.
Location: Élancourt
Website: http://lacommanderie.sqy.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.76504,1.96512
Latest update: May 26, 2025 18:29
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