Prieuré de Marast

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Prieuré de Marast, Romanesque priory in Marast, France.

The priory consists of a central porch leading to an enclosed courtyard with farm buildings and a church featuring three windows above its portal.

The religious complex was established in 1117 through donations from Richard de Montfaucon and Thiebaud de Rougemont, receiving confirmation from Archbishop Anseric in 1122.

The church changed its dedication from Virgin Mary to Saint Mary Magdalene in the 13th century due to local devotion practices.

The church building remains open to visitors and includes facilities for people with reduced mobility, along with a scale model of the entire complex.

Eight burial stones from the former Villersexel chapel were relocated to the church choir, including the tomb of Isabeau de Mailly from 1253.

Location: Marast

Inception: 1117

Architectural style: Romanesque art

GPS coordinates: 47.55633,6.38367

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06

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