Fontmorigny Abbey

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Fontmorigny Abbey was founded in 1149 as a daughter abbey of Clairvaux. Fontmorigny experienced major economic development from the Middle Ages, by means of the steel industry. It suffered in the Hundred Years' War and was sold as worker houses during the French Revolution. 

The oldest parts of the building date back to the second half of the 12th century, while the convent buildings were rebuilt in the 18th century. Today the abbey is still on restoration and organizes exhibitions and a prestigious annual music festival.

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Address
Route de l'Abbaye 11, Menetou-Couture, France

Established
1149

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