Abbaye Collection (page 4)

Mont Majour Abbey (i. e. Abbaye de Montmajour), Orange, Prov
Mont Majour Abbey (i.e. Abbaye de Montmajour), Orange, Provence, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Australian Signals laying telephone cable, France, WW1
Australian Signals laying telephone cable near Eaucourt l Abbaye, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Mont St Michel, Normandy, France (3 / 6)
Mont St Michel, Normandy, France - The Cloisters of the Abbey Date: circa 1930s

Algiers - Grape Pressing by monks
Grape Pressing by monks at the Abbaye de Notre Dame de Staoueli - Algiers, Algeria

Le Havre - Abbaye de Graville Ste Honorine

Revolutionary Tribunal
The Revolutionary Tribunal in the Abbaye prison, Paris, is a popular attraction : what fun, to see people sentenced to the guillotine !

Citeaux, France
The abbaye de Citeaux is a Cistercian foundation near Beaune, in Burgundy. It was founded in 1098 by Robert de Molesme, who became a saint

France Solesmes
The Benedictine Abbaye de Saint-Pierre has been periodically closed by the authorities, but survives and flourishes as the revivers of Gregorian chant

Prisoners Deported
Political prisoners leave the Abbaye prison, Paris, for deportation to Algeria

France / Caen Abbaye 1904
Caen: Abbaye aux Hommes (church of Saint-Etienne)

Caen Abbaye Aux Dames
L Abbaye aux Dames, Caen

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Abbaye, a word that evokes the rich history and architectural marvels of France. From Caen to Abbeville, from Cluny to Clairvaux, these abbeys stand as testaments to centuries of faith and human ingenuity. In Caen, the Saint Etienne Church and Abbey rise majestically against the skyline. Its towering spires reach towards the heavens, a symbol of devotion and spiritual grandeur. Here, Charles II Le Chauve once sought solace in prayer, leaving his mark on this sacred place. Traveling further south to Abbeville, we discover the Abbey of Saint Riquier. This ancient abbey exudes tranquility amidst its lush surroundings, and is said that Sainte Genevieve herself blessed this hallowed ground with her presence. A glimpse into history awaits at Cluny Abbey. The view from Voyage Pittoresque de la France engraving reveals its magnificence - an awe-inspiring sight for all who behold it. This abbey stands as a testament to medieval architecture's splendor and serves as a reminder of our ancestors' artistic prowess. But not all abbeys tell tales of glory alone; some bear witness to darker chapters in history. In Ville-sous-la-Ferte lies Clairvaux Abbey's haunting remnants - once home to a children's prison where young souls were confined within its walls. Yet even amidst such sorrowful echoes, beauty remains evident in every corner: from barns that sheltered livestock to chapels where prayers were whispered by those seeking redemption. The prison cells themselves hold stories untold - each wall whispering secrets long forgotten but forever etched into their stone confines. As we wander through the Grand Cloister and Cloister alike, we can almost hear faint chants echoing through time - reminders of lives devoted entirely to God's service. And finally, we step into the lay dormitory, where weary bodies found rest after days of toil and devotion.