Fontenay Abbey Marmagne, France

West — West facade of the church of Fontenay Abbey in northern Burgundy, France. The abbey was founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118. Its church, built from 1139 to 1147, is the oldest Cistercian church remaining in France and one of the finest examples of the Cistercian Romanesque. The monastic complex was completed by 1200. David Joyal all photos →

Nestled in a wooded valley in Burgundy, the Abbey of Fontenay is a well-restored 12th-century Cistercian monastery founded by St. Bernard of Clairvaux.

Location map of Fontenay Abbey, Marmagne, France. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Fontenay Abbey, Marmagne, France. Click to enlarge.

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Address: Marmagne, France
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Page Title: Fontenay Abbey
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024