Discover the history of the former Cistercian abbey of Grandselve through its site and museum

Abbaye de Grandselve, 82600 Bouillac, Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, France
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21 - 22 Septembre 2024
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Located on the territory of the town of Bouillac, in the Tarn-et-Garonne, the abbey of Grandselve was, in the Middle Ages, the largest and most influential Cistercian abbey in the great southwest of France. Not only was she at the origin of the Fontfroide reform, she was also the founder of cities such as Beaumont-de-Lomagne and Granada, as well as abbeys such as Calers, Candeil, Santes-Creus and Cartagena. In addition, she played a key role in founding the University of Toulouse. On site, you can discover a fascinating archaeological site and a museum. Don’t miss a visit to the lapidary deposit and treasure in the church of Bouillac, offering a captivating insight into the region’s history and cultural wealth.
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Commune de Bouillac. Itinéraire fléché à partir de l'église de Bouillac et sur l'axe Grenade-Beaumont.
Website
https://www.abbayedegrandselve.com
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https://www.facebook.com/abbayedegrandselve

Address
Abbaye de Grandselve, 82600 Bouillac, Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, France

43.856193, 1.138313

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