Credits: Isabelle Blouet/BAT Champagne Ardenne
Caption: yard
Credits: Isabelle Blouet/BAT Champagne Ardenne
Caption: escalier intérieur - entrée
Credits: Isabelle Blouet/BAT Champagne Ardenne
Caption: escalier vu du haut
Credits: Isabelle Blouet/BAT Champagne Ardenne
Caption: palier
Location type
Categories
Environment
Countryside,
Village
General presentation
Location Condition Type
Well maintained,
In restoration - Work in progress
Location History
Cistercian abbey founded in 1135 by Saint Bernard. The monastery undergoes the devastations of the One hundred year old war, of the religious wars at the 14th century, then of the Thirty year old war (17th) the old buildings were rebuilt with 18th. With 19th, it becomes central house for woman. Its more famous captive was Louise Michel. Today the abbey became an arts centre with many summer activities.
Construction period
XIIth Century,
XIIIth Century,
XIXth Century
Dominant style
Louis XIV - Louis XV,
Roman
Remarkable architectural elements
Balcony,
Storeroom,
Fireplace,
Corridor,
Kitchen,
Stairs (monumental),
Pediment,
Gallery (architecture),
Metal Gate,
Perron - Steps