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Willem VS
January 3, 2024
Cycling
The Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes is a former abbey of Augustinian canons in Soissons, France. It was founded in 1076 by Hugues le Blanc, lord of the region, and was one of the richest abbeys in the Middle Ages at the time. The abbey is located on the Saint-Jean hill, southwest of the city center of Soissons and has a Gothic architecture. It is currently a historical monument and is open to visitors. It includes a beautiful facade, a refectory, a cloister and outbuildings. The former abbot's house houses the Center for the Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage.
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•Goentje 🚲🚶♀️🎒📷
September 15, 2020
Hiking
Saint-Jean-des-Vignes is a former monastery in the French city of Soissons.
During the French Revolution, the monastery was dissolved and the monastery grounds were converted into barracks. The buildings were also used as a quarry. The monastery church was destroyed by an explosion in the ammunition dump.
Today the two-tower facade of the former monastery church, parts of the cloister and the refectory are still preserved from the monastery complex. The site houses changing exhibitions of the city museum and an archaeological center.
[de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Saint-Jean-des-Vignes]
During the French Revolution, the monastery was dissolved and the monastery grounds were converted into barracks. The buildings were also used as a quarry. The monastery church was destroyed by an explosion in the ammunition dump.
Today the two-tower facade of the former monastery church, parts of the cloister and the refectory are still preserved from the monastery complex. The site houses changing exhibitions of the city museum and an archaeological center.
[de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Saint-Jean-des-Vignes]
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•Fabien🤘
September 25, 2021
Hiking
It is an abbey of canons regular from the 11th century.
Emblematic of Soissons, the remains of the abbey can be visited freely and are worth the detour.
Emblematic of Soissons, the remains of the abbey can be visited freely and are worth the detour.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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