Autrey Abbey

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Autrey Abbey was established in 1149 by cardinal Étienne de Bar after the returned from the second Crusade. It suffered from many wars, but was restored in 1537-1545 and agaimn in 1704-1715.

The abbey was dissolved in 1792 during the French Revolution and converted as a factory. Today it is restored and contains a fine 4 hectares garden.

Address
Rue de l'Abbaye 2, Autrey, France

Established
1149

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