Cagnotte Abbey Church, Cagnotte, France

Cagnotte Abbey was founded in 1141 by Cistercian community and the church was inaugurated in 1217. The abbey was damaged badly during the French Wars of Religion 1570 and demolished in 1776. The current parish church and parts of monastic buildings have survived.

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yves lasserre (3 years ago)
Small Romanesque-style church, an unmissable stop on the way to Compostela.

bodha jac (5 years ago)
it doesn't seem to be open to visitors, but there are a lot of signs outside that give information, and the place is peaceful.

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