Reg.Nr. 91/F/001

Abbey of Valmagne, Villeveyrac

Restoration of the Cistercian Abbey Ste Marie de Valmagne, on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. After 1789 the abbey was confiscated as a national property and was sold in 1791 to Mr. Granier-Joyeuse who turned the church into a vine cellar.
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Project details

Title:Abbey of Valmagne, Villeveyrac
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Diploma
Country: France
Town: Villeveyrac, Meze
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Abbey, vine cellar
Actual use:Vine cellar, event center
Built: 12th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Monsieur Larpin - Monsieur Tron, Architects
The Jury's citation: "Pour Ia soigneuse et respectueuse restauration de l'Abbaye cistercienne Ste-Marie de Valmagne".
GPS:43°29'12.7"N 3°33'44.5"E
Web, Links:

beta.valmagne.com

Description:
Restoration of the Cistercian Abbey Ste Marie de Valmagne, on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. After 1789 the abbey was confiscated as a national property and was sold in 1791 to Mr. Granier-Joyeuse who turned the church into a vine cellar.