Abbaye de Beaumont, Benedictine nunnery in Tours, France.
The Abbey of Beaumont consisted of a nave, two transepts with apsidioles, and a choir, surrounded by cultivated lands, meadows, and vineyards.
Founded in 1002 by Hervé de Buzançais, treasurer of Saint-Martin Basilica, the abbey operated until 1790 when the French Revolution led to its closure.
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, the community included 25 to 35 noble choir nuns who performed spiritual duties within the monastery walls.
Archaeological excavations conducted from 2019 to 2023 uncovered the complete layout of the monastic complex, including four cellars and multiple burial spaces.
The site revealed over 90 polychrome figurines used for devotional purposes, which were hidden under the church floor during its active period.
Location: Tours
Architects: Laurent Bourgeois
Address: rue du Plat-d'Étain
GPS coordinates: 47.38327,0.67216
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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