Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains, Troyes

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The Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains, also called the Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Troyes, was a convent founded before the 7th century in Troyes, France. The non-cloistered canonesses became wealthy and powerful in the Middle Ages. In 1266–68 they defied the pope and used force to delay construction of the collegiate Church of St Urbain. They were excommunicated as a result. Later the abbey adopted a strictly cloistered rule and the nuns became impoverished. Work started on building a new convent in 1778 but was only partially completed before the French Revolution. The abbey was closed in 1792 and the church was demolished. The convent became the seat of the prefecture of Aube. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°17'52"N, 4°4'42"E

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Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Troyes Cathedral, Basilique Saint-Urbain de Troyes, Musée d'art moderne de Troyes, Abbey of Saint Loup.

~1230 ftNE
Gothic cathedral built over 400 years
Troyes Cathedral, Troyes
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~450 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Basilique Saint-Urbain de Troyes, Troyes
3 min walk • The Basilique Saint-Urbain de Troyes, formerly the Église Saint-Urbain, is a massive medieval church in the city of Troyes, France. It was a collegial church, endowed in 1262 by Pope Urban IV. It is a classic example of late 13th century Gothic architecture.
~1210 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Musée d'art moderne de Troyes, Troyes
6 min walk • The Musée d'art moderne de Troyes is one of the two main museums in the French city of Troyes - the other is the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Troyes. It is located in the city's former 16th- and 17th-century episcopal palace.
~1230 ftNE
Monastery, Specialty museum, Museum
Abbey of Saint Loup, Troyes
6 min walk • The Abbey of Saint-Loup is a religious building near Troyes in Champagne, France. It was established in the ninth century to shelter the relics of bishop Lupus of Troyes, Saint Loup, the legendary defender of the city against Attila in the 5th century and patron of the city.
~1690 ftSW
Museum
Hôtel de Mauroy, Troyes
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~320 ftNE
Church
Saint-Étienne, Troyes
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0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Hôtel de Vauluisant - Musée du Vauluisant, Troyes
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~1660 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St. Magdalene Church, Troyes
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~1200 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Église Saint-Jean-au-Marché, Troyes
6 min walk • The Saint-Jean-du-Marché church is a Catholic church located in Troyes, France.
~1630 ftSW
48°17'42"N • 4°4'23"E
La Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière, Troyes
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~1980 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Église Saint-Nizier, Troyes
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains?

Nearby attractions include Saint-Étienne, Troyes (2 min walk), Basilique Saint-Urbain de Troyes, Troyes (3 min walk), Hôtel-Dieu, Troyes (3 min walk), Saint-Rémy Church, Troyes (5 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains:

Bus

Préfecture • Lines: 7, 8, 9 (1 min walk)
Cité • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Train

Troyes (16 min walk)