Saint-Jean-d'Angély Royal Abbey

Saint-Jean-d'Angély, France

Saint-Jean-d'Angély Royal Abbey was founded in the ninth century to house a relic of Saint John the Baptist. It was rebuilt in the 14th, 17th and 18th centuries because of repeated destruction and was later abandoned. It remains the most remarkable piece of architecture of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, a town which has kept all its medieval charm. Situated on the pilgrim route that led to Santiago de Compostela the edifice still constitutes a major stopping-off point towards Santiago de Compostela. Since 1989, the Royal Abbey has housed the Centre of European Culture, which has breathed new life into the Abbey by restoring it as a historical and cultural site and as a place for the exchange of ideas.

From 1989 to 1997, the restoration of the monastic buildings has been carried out according to the needs of the Centre of European Culture, with an emphasis placed on accommodations, catering, as well as rooms for conferences, reunions and workshops. The Centre has been at the forefront of the revitalization of the building, to such a point that today the Centre and the Abbey have been linked in the minds of the residents.

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Founded: 1622
Category: Religious sites in France

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Gerald Bouthinon (2 years ago)
Beautiful walk in Saint Jean d'Angély. The market halls are very beautiful. With good local products to taste
WALEED ELSAID (2 years ago)
Historical place containing modern activities, beautiful and rich bibliothèque, digital muséum and other things;)
JF (2 years ago)
Magnificent tourist site. Medieval town
jose dos-santos (3 years ago)
Bel endroit gardant tout son charme.ici plusieurs films 9nt été fait,la ville avec ses maisons anciennes,ses vestiges sont sensationnel s
S K (Kamelo ady) (3 years ago)
Place with panoramic view, free visit with 112 steps to climb, you need good legs ?? warm welcome with explanations on request!
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