Saint-Sauveur de Villeloin Abbey
Abbey from 1927 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Abbey of Saint-Sauveur de Villeloin is a former Benedictine abbey located in Villeloin-Coulangé, in the French department of Indre-et-Loire. It was founded during the ninth century by two knights, Mainard and Mainerius. The abbey was destroyed by English troops in 1360 and again in 1412.
Saint-Sauveur de Villeloin Abbey | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic Church |
District | Villeloin-Coulangé |
Province | Indre-et-Loire |
Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
Location | |
Country | France |
Architecture | |
Date established | 850 |
The abbey became prosperous thanks to numerous donations. We know that Villeloin Abbey was important in terms of the number of monks and land holdings. On August 11, 1301, during his visit to Loches, Philippe le Bel stayed at the abbey.[1]
Left in ruins by the French Revolution, the abbey was listed in 1927. In 1921, two crosiers were discovered during excavations. The presence of these two crosiers in the environment of Villeloin Abbey gives an indication of its original location, founded as early as the ninth century, in the medieval period. These two objects, especially the enamelled crozier, were precious, very expensive and seem to indicate that their owners were abbots of some renown.
The Abbey of Saint-Sauveur de Villeloin has been listed as a Monuments Historiques[2] (in english: historical monument) since 1927,[2] by four different decrees. The church dates from the 12th century. The former priory, Renaissance pavilion and towers date from the 16th century. The former convent dates from the 17th century. Former church: listed by decree of March 18, 1927; facade and 17th-century portal of the former convent; door of the former chapel: listed by decree of May 20, 1927; former priory with Renaissance pavilion and turret; large entrance portal; the two towers of the drawbridge and the tower to the east of the drawbridge: listed by decree of May 20, 1927; Renaissance pavilion and large square tower: listed by decree of May 20, 1927.