High-security prison of Clairvaux (abbey)

France / Champagne-Ardenne / Ville-sous-la-Ferte / Ville sous la Ferté, 10310 Bayel
 museum, prison, monastery, Order of Cistercians

Clairvaux Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery, was founded in 1115 by Bernard of Clairvaux. The original building is now in ruins. A high-security prison covers the grounds.
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Coordinates:   48°8'51"N   4°47'19"E
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