Montheron Abbey Explained

Montheron Abbey
Location:Montheron, Lausanne
Country:Switzerland
Founded Date:1045
Closed Date:16th century

Montheron Abbey is an historic monastery in Montheron near Lausanne in Switzerland. It was established by the Cistercians in 1045.[1] The abbey was closed down in the 16th century and its abbey church used as a Reformed church after 1536. However, the architect William Fraisse redesigned the facade of the church in the Baroque architectural style in 1782.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Abbey of Montheron. City of Lausanne. December 30, 2016.