Abbey of Fontenay

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The Abbey of Fontenay in Marmagne, France, is a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture and one of the oldest Cistercian abbeys in the world. Founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, it is situated in a peaceful valley and is renowned for its austere beauty and well-preserved monastic buildings. The abbey complex includes a church, cloister, dormitory, chapter house, and a forge, all demonstrating the simplicity and functionality characteristic of Cistercian design.

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