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Priory of St Léonard

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Priory of St Léonard

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    1. Le Grouin du Sud and the prieuré Saint-Léonard — loop from Genêts

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    June 6, 2023

    This priory dates from the 2nd century but the building you see was built in the 11th century by the monks residing there. During the French Revolution, like many other religious buildings, the priory was sold to a private individual and remains a private residence to this day. What an amazing building to live in, don't you think?

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      September 3, 2023

      Beautiful village with an equally beautiful church. Really worth walking through.

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        October 16, 2025

        Its origins date back to the 6th century, when the future Saint Leonard worked in the region. In 1087, William the Conqueror granted the fief of Vains to the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, which subsequently founded the priory. The building dates back to the 11th century and has been restored several times over the centuries. Today, the priory serves as a holiday accommodation.

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          Location: Vains, Avranches, Manche, France

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