Bonnefont Abbey, Proupiary, France

Bonnefont Abbey was founded in 1136 or 1137 and was a daughter monastery of Morimond Abbey. The land for monastery was donated by the Countess of Montpezat. During the French Revolution the abbey was dissolved.

Today only the tower from the 15th century, the gatehouse and parts of the wing from the 13th century are preserved. The church has been completely abandoned since 1856.

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F De La Touche (9 months ago)
Très bel endroit chargé d'histoire

Michelle Torzini (2 years ago)
Lieu magique et enchanteur !

Tardy Thierry (2 years ago)
Peu de chose à voir ou faire, mais un lieu calme qui inspire à la méditation au milieu des vielles pierres, du ruisseau et du petit jardin. A découvrir si vous passez dans le coin.

Alain Hornet (2 years ago)
Petite balade sympa à faire mais malheureusement il n'y a pas grand chose à visiter. Sur place il y a moyen de boire un coup et le personnel est vraiment très gentil

Annie Coquerel (2 years ago)
N'avons visité que l'extérieur. Ouvert du mercredi au dimanche pendant les vacances. Il y a surtout une belle randonnée à faire à partir de l'abbaye. Il y a aussi un jardin de curé.

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