Abbaye Saint-Sulpice de Bourges

The Saint-Sulpice Abbey features an 18th-century three-story pavilion attached to the main building, with formal gardens and decorative facades.

Founded in the 7th century by Bishop Sulpicius II, the abbey underwent reconstruction in 1702 under the Maurist congregation after Protestant attacks in 1562.

The abbey maintained a significant library until the 18th century, with medieval manuscripts and early printed books now preserved in the municipal library.

The abbey complex, located at 9 Enclos des Benedictins, contains both public areas and private sections managed by a municipal institution.

The north-western pavilion remains the only surviving element of the Maurist period construction, facing the adjacent gardens with its distinctive architecture.

Location: Bourges

Address: enclos des Bénédictins

GPS coordinates: 47.08614,2.38519

Latest update: May 24, 2025 19:14