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l’abbaye de Mont Saint Eloi
2010.04.03
From the abbey itself, there remains today only the two towers of the west facade. These towers originally had five storeys, reaching a height of 53 meters.
The abbey has been a point of observation during the Great War, it suffered bombings that destroyed the top floor, reducing the building height to 44 meters.
If the first two floors are constructed of sandstone, the other two are "white stone", that is to say, chalk, abundant in the region.
The ridge separating the two towers was restored in 1990.
History:
The history of the abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi is told, in part, in the chronicle written in 1786 by Dom Wartel, canon of the abbey. Some elements also reach us through the biography written by St. Ouen on the life of St. Eloi.
Seventh Century: The creation of the abbey remains a subject of legend. According to it, St. Eloi, bishop of Noyon and Tournai, came to this hill to withdraw and pray. He founded an oratory which subsequently went many hermits (hermits). The Bishop of Cambrai and Arras, Saint Vindicien, disciple of St. Eloi, asked to be buried on this place. Now considered the founder of the Abbey is St. Vindicien.
880-881: The religious establishments of the region suffered tremendously from Normandy raid which took place at that time and devastated Arras Therouanne. The monastery was abandoned for many decades.
929: The tomb of Saint Vincidien is found by a student (perhaps in the wood Écoivres). Having committed any disrespect, the child loses his sight, which is made after the recommended protective place. Bishop Fulbert is then erected on the mountain a basilica dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul, and houses the relics of Saint Vindicien.
1004: The troops of Richard II, Duke of Normandy, crossed the Atrébatie to join those of the King of France, Robert the Pious. Deserters are planning to go to the basilica to plunder the wealth. The monks initially repel, but the case ends in a bloodbath. Richard issued a decree imposing the restitution to the community.
1068: As part of the church reform initiated by Pope Gregory VII in the eleventh century, the religious community becomes an abbey of canons regular. Liebert, Bishop of Cambrai and Arras, place the canons under the leadership of an abbot and are forced to follow the rule of St. Augustine.
XI - XVIII centuries: 46 successive abbots at the head of the powerful abbey became a place of power whose influence extends to all of Artois.
1140: Abbot Hugh raises the walls of the enclosure of the abbey.
1208-1221: The church was rebuilt as a Gothic style by the abbot was succeeded in 1219 Desire Father Richard. It will last 529 years.
1477: Louis XI set up his army at the siege of Arras.
1654: The Grand Conde installed his headquarters is then dislodged by Turenne.
1750: Abbe Roussel demolish the church to be rebuilt in a classical style. We discovered this place by chance, the previous building did not have three feet of foundation.
1786: Writing chronicles of the abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi by Dom Wartel, canon of the abbey.
1789: The French Revolution requires the closure of all monasteries. The last abbot of Mont Saint-Eloi will be guillotined two years later. In 1793, the church buildings were dismantled and turned into a stone quarry.
1836: In order to avoid the destruction of the last vestiges of the abbey, and the State Department bought the two towers of the west facade.
1914-1918: The firing of artillery rounds are targeting, used as an observation post. The fire in 1915 destroyed the top floor.
1921: Classification under the historical monuments.
The abbey has been a point of observation during the Great War, it suffered bombings that destroyed the top floor, reducing the building height to 44 meters.
If the first two floors are constructed of sandstone, the other two are "white stone", that is to say, chalk, abundant in the region.
The ridge separating the two towers was restored in 1990.
History:
The history of the abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi is told, in part, in the chronicle written in 1786 by Dom Wartel, canon of the abbey. Some elements also reach us through the biography written by St. Ouen on the life of St. Eloi.
Seventh Century: The creation of the abbey remains a subject of legend. According to it, St. Eloi, bishop of Noyon and Tournai, came to this hill to withdraw and pray. He founded an oratory which subsequently went many hermits (hermits). The Bishop of Cambrai and Arras, Saint Vindicien, disciple of St. Eloi, asked to be buried on this place. Now considered the founder of the Abbey is St. Vindicien.
880-881: The religious establishments of the region suffered tremendously from Normandy raid which took place at that time and devastated Arras Therouanne. The monastery was abandoned for many decades.
929: The tomb of Saint Vincidien is found by a student (perhaps in the wood Écoivres). Having committed any disrespect, the child loses his sight, which is made after the recommended protective place. Bishop Fulbert is then erected on the mountain a basilica dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul, and houses the relics of Saint Vindicien.
1004: The troops of Richard II, Duke of Normandy, crossed the Atrébatie to join those of the King of France, Robert the Pious. Deserters are planning to go to the basilica to plunder the wealth. The monks initially repel, but the case ends in a bloodbath. Richard issued a decree imposing the restitution to the community.
1068: As part of the church reform initiated by Pope Gregory VII in the eleventh century, the religious community becomes an abbey of canons regular. Liebert, Bishop of Cambrai and Arras, place the canons under the leadership of an abbot and are forced to follow the rule of St. Augustine.
XI - XVIII centuries: 46 successive abbots at the head of the powerful abbey became a place of power whose influence extends to all of Artois.
1140: Abbot Hugh raises the walls of the enclosure of the abbey.
1208-1221: The church was rebuilt as a Gothic style by the abbot was succeeded in 1219 Desire Father Richard. It will last 529 years.
1477: Louis XI set up his army at the siege of Arras.
1654: The Grand Conde installed his headquarters is then dislodged by Turenne.
1750: Abbe Roussel demolish the church to be rebuilt in a classical style. We discovered this place by chance, the previous building did not have three feet of foundation.
1786: Writing chronicles of the abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi by Dom Wartel, canon of the abbey.
1789: The French Revolution requires the closure of all monasteries. The last abbot of Mont Saint-Eloi will be guillotined two years later. In 1793, the church buildings were dismantled and turned into a stone quarry.
1836: In order to avoid the destruction of the last vestiges of the abbey, and the State Department bought the two towers of the west facade.
1914-1918: The firing of artillery rounds are targeting, used as an observation post. The fire in 1915 destroyed the top floor.
1921: Classification under the historical monuments.
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Superbes photos!
miclaud · 2010-04-04: 07:54
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Love this old abbey. #1, 3, and 4 are wonderful, and I loved reading the history of the building. Nicely done, Sandra.
lgnelson · 2010-04-04: 08:08
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WOW, ook al ziet er dat niet bepaald ondergronds uit ;-) Sjiek zeg. En zoals altijd knappe foto's! Kheb even dat dorp opgezocht waar ik het over had het is Oradour-sur-Glane(moet je eens naar googlen). Tis wel een zevental uur rijden van hieruit, maar ik zie het wel zitten om eens tot ginder te rijden, ook al word het een lange dag.
eternity65 · 2010-04-04: 08:14
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Lap, kwas weer te rap :-) Weer super gedocumenteerd ook, toppie!!
eternity65 · 2010-04-04: 08:16
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Hail Sandra for this fantastic set! Just scrolling through ur post i cannot figure out which is the best! Lovethe perspective in #1, the tree on top and birds flying through. #3, very beautiful scene through the "window". Also like the image in 5. It makes of a very powerful picture. Maybe if there was slightly more contrast in the cross and the monument behind! Otherwise awesome!
soubhagya · 2010-04-04: 08:57
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Wonderful images especially the first one!
Jarvo · 2010-04-04: 08:59
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Fantastic set,Ryana! :))
Goldbrandi · 2010-04-04: 09:09
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Oh Sandra! Awesome... Pro shots! I love it!
????? · 2010-04-04: 10:11
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Wow, that's a remarkable site and #6 is such a powerful photograph!
jukkamalkki · 2010-04-04: 11:48
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Such a wonderful shots Sandra.... I like them all... Good work on the building perspective and composition :-)
Arie · 2010-04-04: 13:31
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Great set! :D
NAYADES · 2010-04-04: 13:46
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OMg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to say, that this is by far, one of your best posts my friend!!!! love, love 3 and 5, but they're all excellent!!!!!!!!!!
????? · 2010-04-04: 15:02
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BRILLIANT! Wow!
????? · 2010-04-04: 15:15
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La #5 es la que más me gusta.
????? · 2010-04-04: 15:40
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Wow, wow, wow!!! Fantastic shots Sandra!!
jennye · 2010-04-04: 17:13
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Beautiful work and what a fascinating building
girafferacing · 2010-04-04: 17:47
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Terrific set of photos and great history :-)
????? · 2010-04-04: 19:37
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Very powerful images - I cannot say which one is my favorite as each has it's powerful draw : ) Love reading the history on the structure and site. Thaks for sharing, Sandra!
tennischick · 2010-04-04: 19:41
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Beautiful set! The way that you captured the architecture of the building is fantastic and the history adds to the appeal.
drohask · 2010-04-04: 19:46
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superb set, the first one is a fav
thebronzebow · 2010-04-04: 21:25
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So I'm always interested when I'm scrolling through a post with multiple photos, which photo/s make me pause... in this case it was #5. A really stunning composition!
DancingDolphin · 2010-04-04: 21:41
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It's beautiful like a strange tower. I like the way you used the birds. Love the first three.
????? · 2010-04-04: 23:03
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Wow, these are wonderful photos! Just stunning! #3 and #5 are my favorites!
darfoster · 2010-04-04: 23:37
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Wow! Excelente fotografia.Love the 3rd one! TFS!
dream1554 · 2010-04-05: 01:11
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great!!! 1st and last one..best wide angle shot
tahasin13 · 2010-04-05: 05:34
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Excellent post! Fantastic photos! Very interesting history!
ArtBee · 2010-04-05: 08:48
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wow !! excellent :) Yana
mujay · 2010-04-05: 13:41
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Superb Set Sandra! No 1 is just excellent! TFS
Riyaz · 2010-04-05: 14:49
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Masz oko do architektury bardzo dobre zdjecia,profesjonalne.Piekne miejsca, pieknie pokazane Gratuluje!!
jacekdr · 2010-04-05: 15:41
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This is a really, really really beautiful set :) I love them all :)
RaniaBorg · 2010-04-05: 17:27
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Spectacular! Especially the first and last!
kellybee322 · 2010-04-05: 23:29
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wow, these are some outstanding shots! #1 is kinda scary, gothic
LevonTheLights · 2010-04-06: 01:06
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first time i saw the abbey up close and it was in your post , really take time in reading the documented history..love it! excellent set Sandra! best regards , rob
blackhawk1552 · 2010-04-06: 01:53
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These (particularly #1) go directly to my faourites. Wonderful history lesson ~ :)
BwannaDon · 2010-04-06: 02:48
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very nice. The 5 th is my favorite
gwena · 2010-04-06: 05:35
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very nice. The 5 th is my favorite
gwena · 2010-04-06: 05:35
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Excellent.!
farideh · 2010-04-06: 07:25
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AMAZING set !!!!!!! love the angles, the colours, the historic feel of the photographs. Lovely :)
????? · 2010-04-06: 12:16
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SUPERBLY DONE!!! I especially love #1 and 3 :))
lynnsgallery2 · 2010-04-06: 17:29
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Wonderful set! All are great!
pandka · 2010-04-07: 03:30
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this is so extremly nice that i'll add 3# to my favorites!! ;)) what a perfect pro work ;)
onlyricky · 2010-04-07: 11:38
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the first and the last just amazing. perfect angle
dinaana · 2010-04-07: 12:58
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WOW!
quiksilver1781 · 2010-04-07: 16:07
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great set! 2 is wonderful!
tomie · 2010-04-07: 16:08
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Love the B&W ones!
arzitek · 2010-04-07: 18:47
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Great and wonderful set! All the shots are fab. I like the first one.
????? · 2010-04-08: 04:15
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love #1
pumacat · 2010-04-08: 15:21
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Very nice collection...i like pic 6!!!
????? · 2010-04-12: 17:18
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Wow, fantastic set again! Shot 1 and 6 enlarged are amazing.
Unchained · 2010-04-13: 15:16
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one goes to my fav..amazing set, 5 is great too!
Cudillero · 2010-04-13: 16:43
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Wow Sandra, these are fantastic. What a great place and wonderful photos.
dontblink · 2010-04-15: 22:31
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wow, what an amazing set! all pictures are wonderful, especially those who are with the sky and the birds :)
Hollydead · 2010-04-22: 06:26
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Very interesting!! Great work! :-)
oakley · 2010-04-26: 17:03
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I love these, the fact you caught the birds as well just adds to the mood, adding some to my favourites!
spursmurray · 2010-05-07: 17:41
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I like these
????? · 2010-05-31: 17:47
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1# ad to my fav again! I love it!!
Kozuka · 2010-10-16: 01:45
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I'm a great lover of art but galleries and museums are most certainly not the new churches. Can you imagine the Tate Modern setting up soup kitchens for the homeless?
MBA dissertation · 2012-03-26: 09:09
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