Abbaye Saint-Spire de Corbeil

Abbaye Saint-Spire de Corbeil is a medieval abbey located in Corbeil-Essonnes near the Seine River. The complex features a bell tower, barrel vaults, and a cloister enclosed by stone walls that form the heart of the religious buildings.

Count Haymon established the abbey in 950 to house relics of Saint Exupère transferred from Palluau. Over time it developed into a major religious institution under the authority of the Bishop of Paris.

The abbey is named after Saint Spire and remains a place where people gather for spiritual reasons connected to the relics housed within. The site continues to serve as a religious focal point that draws those seeking connection to its sacred traditions.

The abbey is generally open during daylight hours for visitors to walk through the grounds and observe the architecture up close. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the local presbytery to enhance your understanding of the complex.

The abbey enjoyed an unusual legal status that freed it from local secular control since 1070. This independence, placed directly under the Bishop of Paris, made it an exceptional institution that operated differently from other religious communities in the region.

Location: Corbeil-Essonnes

GPS coordinates: 48.61186,2.48265

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08