Abbey of Fontenay - Conclusion

Conclusion

The Abbey of Fontenay was constructed based on a renewal of the old spirituality, the Rule of Saint Benedict. It has stood silently for almost a thousand years, insisting on seeking the simplest, purest and strictest spiritual world. Although the monastery has a limited physical life, its spirit will last forever.

The cloister The dormitory and common room The forge Statue of the Virgin and Christ Child The cloister The dormitory The forge


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