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List of Premonstratensian monasteries in France

List of Premonstratensian monasteries in France

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This article is a list of Premonstratensian monasteries in France, that is to say, monasteries or nunneries belonging to the Premonstratensian Order of canons regular, following the Rule of St. Augustine. In the early days of the order its foundations were mostly double monasteries, viz., communities containing both canons and nuns. After a few decades however the joint houses were separated.

Prémontré Abbey, motherhouse of the Premonstratensians, in the 18th century

The dates given, unless otherwise indicated, are the dates when an establishment began and ended its Premontratensian career, which is not necessarily the same as its lifespan as a religious house.

Extant abbeys are indicated by bold characters.

Dependent priories are not listed.

A

Ardenne Abbey (Calvados)

B

Abbey of St. Yved, Braine (Aisne)

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Jovilliers Abbey (Meuse)

L

La Lucerne Abbey (Manche)

M

Mondaye Abbey

N

P

R

S

Sainte-Marie-au-Bois Abbey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)

T

V

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Website of the Institut Mémoires de l'Édition contemporaine (IMEC): Ardenne Abbey
  2. [2]
    Beauport Abbey website
  3. [3]
    Combelongue Abbey website
  4. [4]
    founded at Saint-Josse-au-Bois
  5. [5]
    Website of the commune of Blevaincourt: Flabémont Abbey
  6. [6]
    Fontcaude Abbey website
  7. [7]
    Frigolet Abbey website
  8. [8]
    Website of the commune of Grandchamp: Grandchamp Abbey Archived 2008-11-11 at the Wayback Machine
  9. [9]
    founded on an island in the River Andelle
  10. [10]
    ruins (classified as a monument historique) on a golf course
  11. [11]
    "Website of the Fraternité canoniale de l'abbaye de la Lucerne ("Canonical Fraternity of La Lucerne Abbey")". Archived from the original on 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  12. [12]
    Mondaye Abbey website
  13. [13]
    Website of the cultural centre of Pont-à-Mousson Abbey

Sources

  • Ardura, Bernard, 1993: Abbayes, prieurés et monastères de l'ordre de Prémontré en France des origines à nos jours: dictionnaire historique et bibliographique. Nancy: Presses Universitaires de Nancy; Pont-à-Mousson: Centre Culturel des Prémontrés ISBN 2-86480-685-1
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