The 11th-century foundation of Abbaye de Seuilly

The 11th-century foundation of Abbaye de Seuilly

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Explore the history of Abbaye de Seuilly, a site founded around 1095 by Guillaume de Montsoreau.

Abbaye de Seuilly, located in the town of Seuilly (Indre-et-Loire), is an 11th-century foundation. Founded around 1095 by Guillaume de Montsoreau, the priory later became an abbey under various names: Saint-Pierre, Saint-Sépulcre, and finally Notre-Dame.

The cellars, the vaulted rooms of the conventual buildings, the chapel, and the dovecote are listed as historic monuments since 1948. The site offers nature workshops and heritage stays for certain classes.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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