in FERRIERES-EN-GATINAIS

Ancienne Abbaye Bénédictine Royale

A must-visit site in this small and characterful town. An ancient, royal abbey (founded by Clovis?) whose influence stretched across Europe during the Carolingian era, Ferrières-en-Gâtinais has preserved a remarkable religious heritage, highly appreciated by the kings of France.
Descriptif patrimoine :
Let yourself wander through the authentic and charming streets! They will lead you from Saint-Macé gate to the old district of Pêcherie with its wash house and bark mill, from the 17th century houses of the historical centre to the ancient remparts. The most significant structures are listed as historical monuments: the 12th and 15th century Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul abbey-church which adjoins the monastic buildings (chapter house, former refectory of the monks, Sainte Elizabeth chapel, tithe barn) and the 9th-17th century Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem sanctuary, an object of annual pilgrimage. Step over the threshold of these unique structures of heritage, to discover all their architectural quintessence.
Descriptif patrimoine centre :
Let yourself wander through the authentic and charming streets! They will lead you from Saint-Macé gate to the old district of Pêcherie with its wash house and bark mill, from the 17th century houses of the historical centre to the ancient remparts. The most significant structures are listed as historical monuments: the 12th and 15th century Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul abbey-church which adjoins the monastic buildings (chapter house, former refectory of the monks, Sainte Elizabeth chapel, tithe barn) and the 9th-17th century Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem sanctuary, an object of annual pilgrimage. Step over the threshold of these unique structures of heritage, to discover all their architectural quintessence.
Descriptif patrimoine site :
Let yourself wander through the authentic and charming streets! They will lead you from Saint-Macé gate to the old district of Pêcherie with its wash house and bark mill, from the 17th century houses of the historical centre to the ancient remparts. The most significant structures are listed as historical monuments: the 12th and 15th century Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul abbey-church which adjoins the monastic buildings (chapter house, former refectory of the monks, Sainte Elizabeth chapel, tithe barn) and the 9th-17th century Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem sanctuary, an object of annual pilgrimage. Step over the threshold of these unique structures of heritage, to discover all their architectural quintessence.
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Average length of individual visit : 01:30 min.

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Place des Eglises
45210 FERRIERES-EN-GATINAIS
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