Prieuré de Moreaucourt

The history of Moreaucourt priory dates back to the 12th century, when Aléaume d?Amiens, a turbulent lord, chose the site to establish a monastery before his departure on the Crusades. Attached to the prestigious Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, and protected by Richard C?ur de Lion, the priory was home to a community of men and women for almost 500 years. It was a major religious and economic center of the region in the Middle Ages. The site was abandoned by the religious community in the mid-17th century. Rediscovered by the Romantics in the 19th century, the ruins of Moreaucourt aroused emotion and the desire to know more. Since the late 1960s, twenty-five archaeological campaigns have uncovered the entire complex of buildings and thousands of artefacts. Today, visitors can explore the remains buried for over three centuries. Moreaucourt Priory is surprisingly peaceful. Protected by the Monuments Historiques and environmentally-friendly landscaping, the ruins of the priory, buried for over three centuries, now emerge in a natural setting. Hundred-year-old trees mingle with the old walls, plants with forgotten benefits are brought back into the limelight, and small animals can be spotted by an attentive eye.


Iris Day: May 18, 2024
Painters' Day: July 7, 2024
Gardens on Stage: September 14, 2024


Dates and times:May: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 pm to 6 pm / Thursdays, 5 pm to 8 pmJune: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 pm to 6 pmJuly to September: Sundays, 2 pm to 6 pmGuided tours available for groups by appointment
Contact: s.sireau@nievresomme.fr