Royal Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lieu-Dieu

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The Royal Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lieu-Dieu, founded in 1197 by Richard the Lionheart for Premonstratensian canons, suffered three devastations in 1372, 1484, and 1568. After various trials, it was annexed to a Parisian Premonstratensian college in 1720. The abbey was turned into an agricultural enterprise in 1733 and sold as a national asset in 1791. In 2012, it was acquired and restored by Mr. and Mrs. Alain du Peloux, opening to visitors in 2013.

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Jard-sur-Mer, France

Established
1197

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