MonasterySablonceaux

Abbaye de Sablonceaux

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The Abbey of Sablonceaux, a former monastery, is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, near the village of Sablonceaux. This complex, once a significant Augustinian canonry, has preserved structures.

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The Abbey of Sablonceaux was founded in 1136 by William X, Duke of Aquitaine. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the monastery experienced a period of prosperity, favored by donations from the English royal house of Anjou-Plantagenet and local families. Its proximity to a Camino de Santiago also contributed to its wealth.

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