Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey

Description

Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey was founded in 1852. It was raised to the status of priory in 1855, and to abbey in 1861. The abbey was founded on the pilgrimage site of Marie Desclassan's tomb, who lived in there eremitic life in 1109-1117.

Address
Sainte-Marie 2, Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie, France

Established
1852

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