Royal Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lieu-Dieu

Jard-sur-Mer, France

The Royal Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lieu-Dieu, founded in 1197 by Richard the Lionheart for Premonstratensian canons, suffered three devastations in 1372, 1484, and 1568. After various trials, it was annexed to a Parisian Premonstratensian college in 1720. The abbey was turned into an agricultural enterprise in 1733 and sold as a national asset in 1791. In 2012, it was acquired and restored by Mr. and Mrs. Alain du Peloux, opening to visitors in 2013.

Address

Jard-sur-Mer, France

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Details

Founded: 1197
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

Rating

3.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Flo SABI (13 months ago)
We passed by but at this season it was closed!

TRONEL Dominique (14 months ago)
A somewhat brief presentation as part of heritage days, but interesting. Renovation feels like pouring water into sand, it's endless.

Vincent wsk (14 months ago)
Visit during heritage days with the owner. Magnificent property with a real history dating back to Richard the Lionheart.

Michel GARRAULT (15 months ago)
Quick visit in about 30 minutes. Few accessible rooms and the comments are not up to this historic place. Disappointing.

E P-H (17 months ago)
Too bad, the abbey is closed! But even from the outside it seems like a wonderful place of history...07/19 for the reopening of visits!

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