There are many medieval remains in the Île-de-France region, including castles, keeps, abbeys and churches, some of which have been reduced to ruins. Such is the case ofSaint-Pierre-du-Fossé Abbey in Saint-Maur, Val-de-Marne, founded in 639 on the death of King Dagobert, and considered a veritable institution of the Middle Ages. Its ruins can be visited by the Société d'histoire et d'archéologie de Saint-Maur, during the Journées du Patrimoine and guided tours the rest of the year.
In the 7th century, a community of monks settled around the first church, enlarged around the year 1000, which was then home to the relics of Saint-Maur, famous for their reputation for healing, which initiated a pilgrimage. The only major Benedictine abbey in the département, it was a truly prosperous institution at the time, reaching its apogee between 1137 and 1281. Unfortunately, it was abandoned in the 17th century and demolished from 1750 onwards, leaving only ruins today.
Fortunately, there are still some impressive remains to be admired in the park, including the Rabelais tower, a historic monument, the 13th-century pillar of the abbey church, the chevet of the Notre-Dame-des-Miracles chapel and part of the cellar and underground passageways, which the bravest among you can descend into.
Dates and Opening Time
On July 8th, 2023
Location
Saint-Maur Abbey
4 Rue de l'Abbaye
94100 Saint Maur des Fosses
Prices
€7
Official website
exploreparis.com
