Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'Eau, Cistercian abbey in Ver-lès-Chartres, France
The abbey complex includes a preserved 13th-century entrance gate and an 18th-century abbess residence near the Eure River.
Founded in April 1226 by Count Jean of Chartres and Countess Isabelle, the abbey received funding through agricultural income from surrounding villages.
The abbey followed Cistercian traditions, with religious sisters participating in liturgical services and providing assistance to local residents through various community services.
The geographical coordinates of the abbey are latitude 48.391767 and longitude 1.478457, marking its exact location in the Eure-et-Loir department.
The abbey maintained its religious activities for over five centuries until 1790, when the French Revolution led to its closure and subsequent partial demolition.
Location: Ver-lès-Chartres
Inception: April 1226
GPS coordinates: 48.39177,1.47846
Latest update: May 25, 2025 03:04
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