Abbaye Saint-Sauveur de Villeloin

The Abbey of Saint-Sauveur, Villeloin (Abbaye Saint-Sauveur de Villeloin), also known as Villeloin Abbey, is a former Benedictine monastery located in Villeloin-Coulangé, in the French department of Indre-et-Loire. It was founded during the ninth century by two knights, Mainard and Mainerius. The abbey was destroyed by English troops in 1360 and again in 1412. The abbey became prosperous thanks to numerous donations and was important in terms of the number of monks and land holdings. On August 11, 1301, during his visit to Loches, King Philip the Fair stayed there. The abbey was left in ruins by the French Revolution. In 1921, two crosiers were discovered during excavations. Their presence in the environment of Villeloin Abbey gives an indication of the original location of the ninth-century foundation. These two objects, especially the enamelled crosier, were precious, very expensive and seem to indicate that their owners were abbots of some renown. The abbey has been listed as a monument historique since 1927, by four different decrees. The church dates from the 12th century. The former priory, Renaissance pavilion and towers date from the 16th century. The former conventual building dates from the 17th century. The former church was listed by decree of March 18, 1927; the façade and 17th-century portal of the former conventual building and the door of the former chap

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