Abbey of Saint Aubin

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Largely rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries, Saint Aubin’s old monastic buildings are now local government offices. On the left of the courtyard, you will see through the bay windows the cloister’s beautiful Romanesque gallery with its finely worked sculptures.

Religious sites in FranceAll sites in AngersFrankish kingdoms

Address
Place Michel Debré 2, Angers, France

Established
966

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