Autrey Abbey, Autrey, France

Autrey Abbey was established in 1149 by cardinal Étienne de Bar after the returned from the second Crusade. It suffered from many wars, but was restored in 1537-1545 and agaimn in 1704-1715.

The abbey was dissolved in 1792 during the French Revolution and converted as a factory. Today it is restored and contains a fine 4 hectares garden.

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Tijn Wijnants (3 months ago)
A wonderful abbey, beautiful gardens and atmosphere… when you’re here you head back to a time when there’s still quietness and peace in the world.

Véronique Baehrel (4 months ago)
A magnificent setting where you can stroll in its beautiful garden filled with a thousand beautiful flowers with pleasant scents. Magical place to visit, I recommend ?

Florence Pernin (6 months ago)
A beautiful place to visit, very calming. I took the opportunity to make some purchases at the nursery.

Susan Jacques (2 years ago)
Beautiful gardens, welcoming people

Etienne Metenier (8 years ago)
Abbey founded in 1149. Beautiful architecture and excellent garden.

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The arrival of the Maurist monks in 1659, after the disasters of the Wars of Religion, helped to get the abbey back on a firmer spiritual, architectural and economic footing. They erected a large monastic building one wing of which fitted tightly around the chapter house (which was otherwise left as it was).

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