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Boschaud Abbey

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Boschaud Abbey

Name: Boschaud Abbey
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Location: Villars, Nontron, New Aquitaine, France

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1. Abbaye de Boschaud – Chapel in Champagnac-de-Belair loop from Brantôme

28.8km

01:47

230m

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2. St jean de Cole – Boschaud Abbey loop from Brantôme

53.1km

03:25

590m

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3. Boschaud Abbey – Chapel in Champagnac-de-Belair loop from Milhac-de-Nontron

47.3km

03:03

560m

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Julien Hauteville

August 30, 2023

Very nice site. Ideal for a break

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THE

June 28, 2024

A very beautiful old monastery ruin. Ideal for taking a break.

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Paul Carnet-Pantiez

September 6, 2024

Boschaud Abbey is a fascinating historical site located in the Dordogne, not far from Brantôme. Founded in the 12th century, this Cistercian abbey, although partially in ruins today, retains a particular charm that attracts history and religious architecture enthusiasts.

Points of Interest of Boschaud Abbey:
History of the Abbey:

Founded in the 12th century: Boschaud Abbey was founded in 1154 by Cistercian monks. It was built according to the principles of the Cistercian order, advocating simplicity and stripping down, in harmony with the surrounding nature.
Periods of prosperity and decline: Over the centuries, the abbey experienced periods of prosperity, in particular thanks to the agricultural production of the monks, before suffering destruction, notably during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion, which led to its gradual ruin.
Architecture:

Cistercian style: Boschaud Abbey is a fine example of Cistercian architecture. The remains show the simplicity and sobriety that characterize this order, with clean lines and limited use of decoration.
Preserved elements: Although the abbey is in ruins, several architectural elements are still visible, including the foundations of the abbey church, Gothic arches and the walls of some parts of the abbey. The main structure of the church is particularly impressive, even in its ruined state.

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Location: Villars, Nontron, New Aquitaine, France

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Boschaud Abbey

1. Abbaye de Boschaud – Chapel in Champagnac-de-Belair loop from Brantôme

2. St jean de Cole – Boschaud Abbey loop from Brantôme

3. Boschaud Abbey – Chapel in Champagnac-de-Belair loop from Milhac-de-Nontron

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