Abbey Saint Vincent de Nieul-sur-l'Autise - France by Kordouane

Photography • Historical • posted on Feb 23, 2018

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The abbey Saint Vincent de Nieul-sur-l'Autise was based(established) in 1068 by Ayraud Gadessenier, Lord of Vouvant. She(it) welcomed initially a community of regular canons of saint Augustin belonging in congregations of génovéfains. They are in charge of cleaning up the swamp from Poitou.

Comments (9)

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T.Rex

11:02AM | Fri, 23 February 2018

So, the abbey came first, then the church (if I have understood correctly). I see the wall of the abbey is supported by butresses. This makes me wonder what it looks like inside (several storeys, or one high, huge room?). Keep up the good work. :-)

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MagikUnicorn

1:06PM | Fri, 23 February 2018

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LivingPixels

1:15PM | Fri, 23 February 2018

Superb shot!!

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DukeNukem2005 Online Now!

1:36PM | Fri, 23 February 2018

It's very beautiful and very nice!

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anitalee

2:27PM | Fri, 23 February 2018

Excellent

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beachsidelegs

9:23PM | Sat, 24 February 2018

Wonderful :)

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KarmaSong

5:23AM | Sun, 25 February 2018

Un témoignage du passé photographié avec beaucoup de professionnalisme: cadrage et lumière parfaits, cela met en valeur cette magnifique abbaye. Bravo !