Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf monastery
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Bernard_of_Clairvaux
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Romanesque
gptkbp:artwork stained glass windows
frescoes
sculptures
gptkbp:associatedWith agriculture
community engagement
tourism
education
heritage conservation
cultural events
cultural heritage
local economy
medieval history
community service
historical research
wine production
environmental sustainability
Cistercian monks
charity work
spiritual significance
historical preservation
art preservation
spiritual retreats
historical tourism
artistic inspiration
architectural preservation
cultural_exchange
interfaith_dialogue
monastic_life
gptkbp:country gptkb:France
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important religious site
gptkbp:currentStatus open to visitors
gptkbp:founded 1118
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the oldest Cistercian abbeys in France
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
gptkbp:influence Cistercian architecture
gptkbp:landmark historical monument
gptkbp:location Fontenay-le-Comte
gptkbp:notableFeature church
chapter house
cloister
refectory
gptkbp:order Cistercian
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear approximately 100,000