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Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay

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	Fontenay Abbey in the Cote[390×219] France regions > Burgundy > Cote d Or > Fontenay Abbey Fontenay Abbey Publishing origin
	fontenay abbey cloisters j[360×240] Cloisters One of the finest cloisters I have seen the 37 metre square cloisters are surrounded by simply decorated yet very beautiful stone arches each containing further stone columns The Publishing origin
	fontenay abbey church jpg[360×240] the renovation process while maintaining the original charm and character of the abbey has been very successful The main buildings within the abbey complex are The Abbey Church The Abbey church is large calm and constructed in the local white pink stone with the sturdy columns creating a large number of arches The Dormitory Publishing origin
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	fontenay abbey view jpg[360×240] The location of the abbey in its wooded valley was very well chosen with the babbling streams and quiet shade being the perfect setting for quiet contemplation History of Fontenay Abbey The cistercian abbey the only intact monastery remaining in Burgundy was founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux It s heyday was during the 12th and 13th centuries but it Publishing origin
	fontenay abbey dormitory j[360×240] The Dormitory The long dormitory is reached via a flight of stairs at one end of the church With glimpses through the windows at the extensive gardens beyond the outstanding feature of the Publishing origin
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