Blasimon Abbey

Blasimon, France

Blasimon Benedictine abbey was founded in the 10th century. The 12th century church is still standing, restored in the 15th and 16th century. In the past, monks dug ditches fill with river Gamage's water, surrounding the abbey. These ditches transformed the abbey to a stronghold. Unfortunately, the French Revolution damaged the abbey and today it is ruined.

Address

Laula 6, Blasimon, France

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Details

Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Frankish kingdoms (France)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Phyl Gaume (13 months ago)
I like to see that we are preserving these places in distress by protecting them from erosion by stopping the damage with such finesse of execution... This is the preservation of the historical heritage of this country which was once magnificent

Flo Go (2 years ago)
Very pretty abbey even in ruins..

Eric Schwaederle (2 years ago)
Often abbeys are on heights or in vast plains. Saint-Maurice Abbey is nestled in the hollow of a small valley. This peaceful place is sheltered by the surrounding trees. The cloister almost no longer exists but we can see on the ground and easily imagine what it must have been.

Patrick CAUMES (3 years ago)
Magnificent Abbey in an exceptional site

Frédérique Colin (3 years ago)
I attended a magnificent wedding in this abbey. Even more beautiful than in a church.

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