Cathedrals, churches & abbeys

Abbey - Fortress of Saint Jean aux Bois

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About us

The abbey is located in the heart of the forest de Compiègne, in the village of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois. It was founded in 1152 as an abbey of Benedictine nuns by Queen Adelaide of Savoy (widow of Louis VI). In 1220, the abbey was endowed with a new church in the Gothic style... The abbey church was transformed into a parish church in the XNUMXth century.


The church remains today as well as the chapter house and the fortified gate (the only remains of the abbey).

Admission fees

  • Free

Duration:

From: 01 / 01 / 24 To: 31 / 12 / 24
  • Monday : Open
  • Tuesday : Open
  • Wednesday : Open
  • Thursday : Open
  • Friday : Open
  • On Saturday: Open
  • Sunday: Open

Access

1 The Great Court
60350 SAINT-JEAN-AUX-BOIS
How to get there