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General Information

Beginning of works: 9th century
Completion: 17th century
Status: in use

Project Type

Function / usage: Church
Material: Masonry structure
Architectural style: Romanesque

Awards and Distinctions

Location

Location: , , ,
Coordinates: 45° 44' 40.92" N    0° 37' 27.12" W
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Excerpt from Wikipedia

The Abbaye aux Dames was the first Benedictine nunnery in Saintes in Charente-Maritime in France. The abbey was founded in 1047 by Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou, and his wife Agnes. Agnes later retired to the nunnery and died there.

One of its abbesses was Agnès of Barbezieux (1134-1174), whose relative, Eleanor of Aquitaine, was a generous donor to the abbey.

It is located next to the town's Arch of Germanicus and was classified amonument historique in 1948.

The abbey church, Sainte-Marie-des-Dames, dates from the 12th century.

Text imported from Wikipedia article "Abbaye aux Dames, Saintes" and modified on June 3, 2020 according to the CC-BY-SA 4.0 International license.

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Relevant Publications

  • Eygun, François / Dupont, Jean (1970): Saintonge romane. Editions Zodiaque, Saint-Léger-Vauban (France), pp. 87-95.
  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20027897
  • Published on:
    16/04/2007
  • Last updated on:
    17/10/2023
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