Clairvaux Abbey
Clairvaux Abbey (/klɛərˈvoʊ/, French: [klɛʁvo]; Latin: Clara Vallis) was a Cistercian monastery in Ville-sous-la-Ferté, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Bar-sur-Aube. The original building, founded in 1115 by Bernard of Clairvaux, is now in ruins; the present structure dates from 1708. Clairvaux Abbey was a good example of the general layout of a Cistercian monastery. The abbey has been listed since 1926 as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture.
Main façade of the abbey | |
Location within France | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Cistercian |
| Established | 1115 |
| Mother house | Cîteaux Abbey |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Bernard of Clairvaux |
| Site | |
| Location | Ville-sous-la-Ferté, France |
| Coordinates | 48°08′50″N 4°47′20″E |
| Visible remains | substantial |
| Public access | yes |
The grounds are now occupied and used by Clairvaux Prison, a high-security prison.
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