Abbey of Saint-Benoît-en-Woëvre

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description

brève description: 

the abbey of Saint-Benoît-en-Woëvre is situated in the heart of the Meuse department, in close proximity to Lake Lachaussée. Today, the only remaining part of the abbey is the two-storey façade of the main building dating from the 18th century. The site is overgrown with trees and shrubs. Originally founded in 1129 as a Benedictine monastery, Saint-Benoît-en-Woëvre later became a Cistercian abbey. The first abbot, Albert, presided over the priory until 1144. In 1740, a new, grander, more opulent building was erected east of the original property. The elaborate, expensive renovation and reconstruction works lead to significant financial hardship. Consequently, the abbey of Saint-Benoît-en-Woëvre had to be sold and, shortly thereafter, it was demolished.

pertinent pour un tournage

usage : 
agricultural
condition générale : 
agricultural
intérieur: 
unfurnished
plan: 
400 m²
alentours: 
the abbey is situated by the roadside, surrounded by countryside
ascenseur : 
n/a
éléments perturbateurs : 
visual: farmstead with metallic hangars close by

accès

voiture : 
the D904 is close by
transports en commun : 
Metz Central Station is 40 minutes away

approvisionnement

sanitaires : 
n/a
parking : 
large grassy esplanade
électricité : 
n/a
eau: 
n/a

contact

Marie-Alix Fourquenay