Faremoutiers Abbey
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Faremoutiers Abbey was a Merovingian Benedictine nunnery founded by Burgundofara around 620 and seen as a link between the Merovingian Frankish Empire and the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
It became a twofold monastery, the first of its sort in France, by simultaneously incorporating the nuns and the monks.
The strict Rule of Saint Columbanus was followed by the Faremoutiers Abbey (French: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Faremoutiers). It was formerly known as Evoriacum, but in her honor, the name was changed to Faremoutiers (Fara's monastery).
The abbey flourished twice: the first time was during the Middle Ages, which was mostly characterized by saints; the second time, the abbesses were distinguished women: Francoise de la Chatre and her niece, Jeanne de Plas, who were chosen by the King.
During the French Revolution, it was disbanded, and the structures were destroyed. The Faremoutiers were rebuilt in 1931 by Bishop Gaillard of Meaux with the assistance of Benedictine sisters from the priory of Amilis, and they are still in operation today.
