Saint-Ferme Abbey Church

Saint-Ferme, France

The origin of Saint-Ferme Abbey is unknown, but it was probably founded in the 6th-8th centuries. The current buildings date from the 12th and later centuries. During the Hundred Years' War the abbey was fortified and surrounded by ditches. It was dissolved in the late 18th century and the church has been used since then as a parish church.

Address

Le Bourg 4, Saint-Ferme, France

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Sandrine Combre (3 years ago)
Superb discovery at the turn of a ballad

lisa (3 years ago)
Il n'y a pas grand chose à visiter, mais l'ensemble du bâtiment est imposant. L'église a un certain charme.

Touraine 33 (3 years ago)
Guaranteed change of scenery

Linda Mandy (6 years ago)
Lovely Abbey, worth a visit, complete with its own ringing bells

Thomas Hull (12 years ago)
Best bottle of wine I've every had!

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