Prieuré de Grandmont - Fontblanche
Grandmont 18310 Genouilly
This former priory of the twelfth century belonged to the Order of Grandmont which had a great influence (150 houses in France) before its dissolution in 1787\. The priory was deserted at the beginning of the sixteenth century and became the centre of a farm, which changed its appearance but saved it from abandonment and ruin so that it was declared National Property in 1791\. It was taken over by Michel Huet, who began extensive restoration work in the 1960s, culminating in its classification as a historic monument in 1980\. One can visit the dormitory of the monks (very beautiful Romanesque windows), the capitular room, and the chapel whose vault in broken barrel is intact.
Tags
Monument historique, Édifice religieux, Édifice rural
Access
Free access . Coming from Genouilly, about 1km 5 after the Etang des Sceps, after having passed the small sign""Grandmont", and after having passed a small bridge , turn right into the bend after the farm buildings, and park on the parking lot provided for this purpose along the road. Coming from Maray or Châtres, turn left before these same buildings and park in the parking lot
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