AVEYRON - Abbeye de Notre Dame de Bonnecombe
The Abbeye de Notre Dame de Bonnecombe, near Rodez - the entrance to the enclosed community
The Abbey of Bonnecombe was founded in 1167 by the Cistercien Order, they were in continuos occupation until the French Revolution in 1791. This was a disaster – it was sold, pilaged and eventually became a barn. Monks returned in 1889 and started reconstruction work, which continued until 1965. Since May 1998, it has been part of the Communauté Catholique des Béatitudes. It is to be found in the 'lost' Valley of the River Viaur, to the South of Rodez, just before the village of Cassagnes Bégonhés. As you approach down the lane through the trees,The Gate Tower (Tour St Bernard) emerges, this was the defence against marauders during the 100 years war and evoques the film “Les Visiteures”, set in the Middle Ages
| Région: | Midi-Pyrénées |
| Département: | Aveyron |
| Commune: | Cassagnes-Bégonhès |
| Photographer: | Malcolm Reynard - personal website |
