Murbach Abbey Church

Murbach, France

Murbach Abbey was a famous Benedictine monastery in a valley at the foot of the Grand Ballon in the Vosges. The monastery was founded in 727 by Eberhard, Count of Alsace, and established as a Benedictine house by Saint Pirmin. Its territory once comprised three towns and thirty villages. The buildings, including the abbey church, one of the earliest vaulted Romanesque structures, were laid waste in 1789 during the Revolution by the peasantry and the abbey was dissolved shortly afterwards.

Of the 12th-century Romanesque abbey church, dedicated to Saint Leodegar (St. Léger), only the transept remains with its two steeples, and the east end with the quire. The site of the nave now serves as a burial ground. The building is located on the Route Romane d'Alsace.

References:

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Address

Rue de l'Église 1, Murbach, France

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mike van Roon (3 months ago)
Wonderfully tranquil. Great area to hike, but all trails are uphill.

Floris Sleurs (2 years ago)
Beautiful place to get some drone clips!

Alex Nikitin (5 years ago)
Our vacational house was with great view on that Abbey. We enjoyed every day when we were there. Inside the Abbey is also charming.

Clifford Parry (6 years ago)
Beautiful spot, small Abbey well of the beaten track. Local Art and Music. Well worth the trip

Michal Panek (6 years ago)
When you climb the hill with chapel you could have a great view at the abbey.

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