Abbey of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes
| Abbey of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes | |
|---|---|
The apse of the abbey church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Former abbey |
| Location | |
| Location | Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
Interactive map of Abbey of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes | |
| Administration | Archdiocese of Poitiers |
| Coordinates | 46°52′54″N 0°03′07″W / 46.881699°N 0.051919°W |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Romanesque, Angevin Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1095 |
| Completed | 1130 |
| Website | |
| https://www.abbatiale-saintjouin-de-marnes.fr/ | |
The Abbey of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes is a historic abbey located in the commune of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Its former abbey church, a masterpiece of Poitevin Romanesque architecture, stands as one of the region's most significant religious monuments. Originally known as Ensio during the Gallo-Roman period and later Ension, the abbey has played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in the area.