Lachalade Abbey Church

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Former Cistercian abbey in Lachalade was founded in the early 12th century. The new abbey church was completed in 1340. During the centuries abbey suffered from wars and lootings and it started to decline in the 16th century. Restoration took place in late 17th century during the abbey life reformation, but it was dissolved in 1791 during French Revolution. Today the abbey church is restored

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Address
Rue du Four de Paris 1, Lachalade, France

Established
c. 1120

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