ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL OF MEAUX
Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Meaux, with its flamboyant tower housing a ...Read more
THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF SAINT-MARTIN
An abbey transformed around 1065 into a beautiful collegiate church, home ...Read more
LILY PARK AND ABBEY
Read moreThis 8 ha park, located in Dammarie-les-Lys, offers an amazing view of the ruins of the royal abbey of Notre-Dame-du-Lys! This former Cistercian abbey was founded by Blanche de Castille and Louis IX in 1244. Long abandoned and then transformed into an animal enclosure during the Revolution, it was then sold as a ruin at the end of the 18th century. It is now classified as a Historic Monument. To enjoy the place, a beautiful summer day is preferable: these imposing transept, choir and chevet still in place, in their green setting under a beautiful blue sky, impress at first glance! Surprisingly, it is possible to walk among the remains without any barrier disturbing the walk; hence the presence - alas - of some very unwelcome graffiti on the stone! In any case, this is enough to satisfy the archaeology enthusiast who will be able to browse as he pleases. Note the presence, nearby, of designed gardens, as well as the Didier Lockwood Music Centre.
ROYAL ABBEY OF DAMMARIE-LÈS-LYS
Read moreThe former Royal Abbey Notre-Dame du Lys, built from 1244 to 1253, at the initiative of the Blanche de Castille, in the Plaine du Lys near Melun, reserved for the high-line ladies, is a jewel of Gothic art and considered one of the most beautiful cistercian ensembles of Ile-de-France. Sold to the revolution as a national good, there are still some ruins, part of the choir, the square apse, some parts of the transept and the staircase allowing access to the bell.
NOTRE-DAME ROYAL ABBEY OF CERCANCEAUX
Read moreThis Cistercian abbey, situated in the commune of Souppes-sur-Loing, in 1181, thanks to Philippe Auguste and the monks of the order of Cîteaux, preserved some remains despite the successive looting. In particular the barn to the tithes, the building of the monks, the oratory and house of the abbot, not forgetting a press, a pasture, the park and gardens.
THE MONASTERY OF SAINT JOSEPH
A monastery once attached to the castle, it houses a religious congregation ...Read more
ROYAL ABBEY - NOTRE DAME DE CERCANCEAUX
Abbey of the monks of Citeaux in Souppes, open for events, exhibitions and ...Read more
ACCUEIL NOTRE-DAME
An abbey steeped in history with a guest house, a setting of silence and ...Read more