Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy was founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a leading French saint, and is the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world.
The abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Abbey of Fontenay | France
Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy was founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a leading French saint, and is the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world.
The abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981.
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