Grammont Priory

Saint-Prouant, France

The Grammont Priory is a former priory of the Grandmont Order, founded by Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century. It is located in Chassay, within the commune of Saint-Prouant.

Among the best-preserved and most complete priories of this order in France (only missing the cloister), it is owned by the Vendée department and open to visitors.

Long thought to have been founded by Richard the Lionheart in 1194, the actual foundation date of the priory is likely slightly later. The construction of the buildings occurred around the same time, circa 1200. The architecture, remarkably well-preserved, is very consistent.

The chapel's vault was replaced by the current framework in the 17th century. In 1772, the Grandmontain order was abolished by the commission of regulars, and the buildings were converted into an agricultural enterprise until they were acquired by the municipality in 1985.

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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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Philippe Lespinasse (14 months ago)
A quick visit. Little to see outside the perfectly preserved walls. No furniture, but the place is very well maintained.
Nicolas Hellfésteur (14 months ago)
Entrance €4 per adult which is very reasonable. About 45 minutes of visit, small store with souvenirs and delicacies. The entire site is wheelchair accessible. Very large parking lot, green spaces. Toilets on site and very clean. The site is very pretty and very well preserved, each piece is well explained and illustrated. The church at the end of the visit is magnificent. There are leftover paintings almost everywhere, it's a shame there aren't more left. The lighting highlights the first rooms very well. I recommend this visit, there are plenty of visits to do in the surrounding area for those like us who spend whole days visiting. Château St Mesmin, fortified church of Boupère, château de Pouzauge etc......
Bonnet Aurelie (15 months ago)
Great visit today. Do not hesitate to ask for a free guided tour, included in the price if the guides are on site. We are entitled to it with Marceau today, super savvy and delighted to share his knowledge. As for the natural setting, absolutely sublime, do not hesitate, beautiful discovery.
Sarah Junay (Mam et Jo) (2 years ago)
Very beautiful priory visited during the Heritage Days. The visit is very quick on the other hand, not much to see. But the place is peaceful, bucolic, large parking lot, shaded picnic tables.
Thierry Leveque (2 years ago)
Heritage of the day I went to the priory of ?. That's wonderful.
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