Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
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 | Cistercian_Abbey_Fontenay_[185×125] This stark Burgundian monastery was founded by St Bernard in 1119. With its church, cloister, refectory, sleeping quarters, bakery and ironworks, it is an excellent Publishing origin |
 | ABBEY DE FONTENAY_H.jpg[400×261] touring mood. Continuing along this route our first stop is the striking Château de Tanlay, a former fortress turned into a huge stately home in the mid 1600s. The next goal down the D905 is the exquisite Abbaye de Fontenay. Founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard, this Cistercian Abbey is one of the best preserved in the world. Its Publishing origin |
 | fontenay_cloister.jpg[173×166] in pristine condition. The monastery was turned into a papr mill during the French Revolution, with the factory buildings torn down again in he early 1900's to return to grounds to their original monastic state. The footpaths through the surrounding forest offer quiet contemplation and a visit to the Saint Publishing origin |
 | FontenayAbbey2.jpg[500×344] there were a prime expression of the Cistercian criticism of, and alternative to, those of the Cluny Abbey, judged opulent, lax and thus in contradiction to basic Christian precepts. Opulent and lax life at Fontenay was not. The monks' day was divided into three eight-hour shares: eight for prayer and meditation, eight for work and study, and eight for rest. Prayer Publishing origin |
 | fontenay2.jpg[627×300] ABBEY OF FONTENAY: Founded into 1118 by St BERNARD, it is a model of architecture cistercian, it was classified in 1981 world inheritance by UNESCO The buildings all are built in Publishing origin |
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 | saintlouis-fontenayabbey.j[350×250] way, we'll stop off at Alesia, the site of Julius Caesar's victory over the Gauls in 52 b.c. And, if time allows, a diversion will take us to Flavigny where the film Chocolat was filmed. The last night aboard is reserved for our Captain's Dinner. The Chef will prepare a very special dinner you will not soon forget. Enjoy the wine and food, and reminisce about the week's Publishing origin |
 | arch_Fontenay3_M.jpg[320×213] フォントネーのシトー会修道院 Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay Abbaye cistercienne de Fontenay (1981年登録) Photo by arcodemediopunto Publishing origin |
 | Fontenay1.jpg[134×209] Fontenay Abbey (Chris Henige, 1991) My most memorable visit to a historic site was one of my many stops at the Cistercian abbey of Fontenay in Burgundy. This particular time was early in January, and although there are no formal tours in the off-season, the abbey is open for unguided visits. The caretaker sold us our Publishing origin |
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