Montheron Abbey

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Montheron Abbey
Abbaye de Montheron Vaud.JPG
Montheron Abbey in 2010
LocationMontheron, Lausanne
CountrySwitzerland
History
Founded1045
Architecture
Closed16th century

Montheron Abbey is an historic monastery in Montheron near Lausanne in Switzerland. It was established by the Cistercians in 1045.[1] It was closed down in the 16th century. However, the architect William Fraisse redesigned the facade of the church in the Baroque architectural style in 1782.[1]

See also[]

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References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "The Abbey of Montheron". City of Lausanne. Retrieved December 30, 2016.


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