Marmoutier Abbey, Alsace

For the abbey near Tours, see Marmoutier Abbey, Tours.
Marmoutier Abbey, Alsace
West facade of the former abbey church in the main street of Marmoutier
Interactive map of Marmoutier Abbey, Alsace
Monastery information
OrderBenedictine
Established590
People
FounderSaint Leobard
Site
LocationMarmoutier, France

Marmoutier Abbey, otherwise Maursmünster Abbey, was a Benedictine monastery in the commune of Marmoutier in Alsace. The former abbey church now serves as the village's parish church.

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