Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand

The Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand is a former Benedictine nunnery, in , , France, possibly founded by Queen Brunhilda and Bishop Syagrius of Autun.
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  • Type: Monastery
  • Description: abbey located in Saône-et-Loire, in France
  • Also known as: “Abbaye de Saint-Jean-Le-Grand (ancienne)”, “Abbaye Saint-Jean-le-Grand d’Autun”, and “Abbey of St. John the Great, Autun”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Église Saint-Jean d’Autun and Porte d’Arroux.

Church
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is a church.

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is situated 410 metres west of Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand.

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is situated 440 metres east of Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monthelon and Curgy.

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region of in eastern . It is located just west of . is situated 6 km west of Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand.

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region of in eastern . is situated 7 km northeast of Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand.

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region of in eastern . is situated 8 km east of Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand.

Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand

Latitude
46.95891° or 46° 57′ 32″ north
Longitude
4.30055° or 4° 18′ 2″ east
Inception
17th century
Open location code
8FR6X852+H6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4869512844
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monastery
Wiki­data ID
Q29185912
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In Other Languages

“Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include France Travail and Gymnase Chancelier Rollin.

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