Prieuré de Beaurepaire de Somain, Medieval priory in Somain, France.
The Prieuré de Beaurepaire de Somain is a former priory in the De Sessevalle district, surrounded by broad moats that once held water around its perimeter. The building retains its architectural features from the 18th century and now stands protected as a historical monument.
The priory was established in the 11th century as a religious community for sisters, founded by Princess Gisela, granddaughter of Charlemagne. The site received official recognition as a French historical monument in 1975.
The priory received official recognition as a French historical monument in 1975, preserving its architectural elements from the eighteenth century.
The priory is located in the De Sessevalle district of Somain and can be reached on foot or by car. Visitors should note that as a protected historical property, access may be restricted at certain times.
In 1193, the priory briefly sheltered Ingeburge of Denmark, wife of King Philippe II of France, following her marriage. This connection linked the small religious community to one of medieval Europe's most powerful royal courts.
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Patronage Anne-Frank
291 m
Église Saint-Michel de Somain
1.6 km
Maison du Terril
1.8 km
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe de Somain
311 m
Traitoire
2.3 km
Église Saint-André de Fenain
2.1 km
Église Saint-Amand de Rieulay
1.6 km
Première chapelle Sainte-Barbe de Somain
1.8 km
Oratoire Saint-Joseph de Rieulay
1.5 km
Plage des Argales
2 km
Théâtre Gérard-Philipe
1.8 km
Cinéma Union & Solidarité
1.7 km
Cinéma Familia
1.6 km
Cultural center Henri-Martel
379 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Affligés de Fenain
1.7 km
Église Notre-Dame des Orages de Somain
384 m
Monument aux morts de la Première Guerre mondiale de Fenain
1.9 km
Monument aux morts de la Première Guerre mondiale de Somain
988 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870 de Somain
983 m
Mairie de Rieulay
1.7 km
Pigeonnier de Rieulay
1.7 km
Mairie de Somain
1.7 km
Monument aux morts de la Seconde Guerre mondiale de Fenain
1.9 km
Cités de Beaurepaire, du Bois-Brûlé, du Moulin, de la Ferme Beaurepaire
394 m
Monument aux morts de la SNCF à Somain
2 km
Calvaire du grand bon Dieu de Fenain
1.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Consolation de Somain
1.8 km
Monument aux morts de Rieulay et Marchiennes-Campagne
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