Abbaye Royale du Moncel
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About
In 1309, Philip le Bel, the last of the great Capetian kings, founded the Royal Moncel Abbey beside his castle. He chose the Order of thePoor Clares. In 1337, the nuns of SaintClare settled in Moncel Abbey under the protection of Philip VI of Valois. Saint Colette, along with numerous kings and queens of France, have come to this place.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes