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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
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Under his rule the monastery at Clairvaux became the most prominent of the Cistercian order Reputed miracles and the eloquent preaching of Bernard attracted numerous pilgrims Between
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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
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L instant Durable Abbey of Fontenay 41 The abbey of Fontenay founded in the 12th century is one of the oldest and most complete Cistercian abbeys in Europe church cloister forge dovecote hostel Schaal 1 400
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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
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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
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The Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
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David Berlanda Italy Czech Republic In our trip to France we have visited the Cistercian abbey of Fontenay founded by St Bernard in 1119 and built in the small valley of the Engrevies The church was constructed from 1139 to
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