Saint-Pierremont Abbey

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The Ancient Abbey of Canons Regular of St. Augustine of Saint-Pierremont is a former Augustinian abbey in the commune of Avril in what is now the Meurthe-et-Moselle département of France, founded in the late eleventh century and dedicated to Saint Peter. Little is left of the medieval abbey buildings. Some buildings of the eighteenth century survive, notably the dovecote of the abbey, which was built in 1747 in the Baroque style and remodeled in 1774 with Rococo elements; it is registered in the Base Mérimée of notable French architectural monuments. ()

Local name: Abbaye de Saint-Pierremont Established: 1090 (934 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 49°18'23"N, 5°56'25"E

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Grand EstFrance

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Saint-Pierremont Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Unité d'Habitation of Briey, St. Martin's Church, St. John the Baptist Church, Église Saint-Gengoult.

3.2 miS
Modernist architecture
Unité d'Habitation of Briey, Briey
83 min walk • The Unité d'Habitation of Briey is a housing unit built between 1959 and 1960 in Briey by the Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier according to the Unité d'habitation design principle established for Marseille.
5.8 miE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Hayange
147 min walk • Saint-Martin Church is a Roman Catholic church completed in 1884, located in Hayange.
5.9 miNE
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Algrange
151 min walk • The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a Catholic worship building built in Algrange during the German annexation.
4 miS
Church
Église Saint-Gengoult, Briey
101 min walk • The Saint-Gengoult church is a Catholic church located in Briey, France.
6.1 miSE
49°13'33"N • 5°59'36"E
Centre culturel Picasso, Homécourt
155 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
3.6 miW
Church
St. Martin's Church
92 min walk • The Saint-Martin-de-Mairy church is a Catholic church located in Mairy-Mainville, France.
1.3 miNW
49°19'26"N • 5°55'42"E
Triothèque, Trieux
34 min walk • Library
5.3 miNE
Locality
Knutange
136 min walk • One of the main attractions in Knutange is the stunning Parc du Haut-Fourneau, a former industrial site that has been transformed into a peaceful green space. Visitors can explore the park's serene walking trails, lush gardens, and unique art installations, while also...
6.4 miSE
Locality
Jœuf
164 min walk • One of the most striking features of Jœuf is its beautiful countryside, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore rolling hills, lush forests, and tranquil rivers. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and birdwatching in...
2.2 miNE
Locality
Lommerange
55 min walk • Lommerange. is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.