Abbaye de Chancelade
An Augustinian abbey at the foot of the hills
1 hr 6 min from La Truffière
Nine centuries of monastic life
Founded in the 12th century and still home to a community, the abbey lines up its Romanesque church, the abbot's lodging and the chapel of Saint-Jean around a meadow. Medieval frescoes survive in the choir.
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- Self-guided visit
- Allow 1 hour
