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The abbey church at Saint-Leu d'Esserent, a listed historic monument, is a marvel of Gothic architecture.

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ERP Type: V

Category

Category 2

Abbey church.

Situation

City: Saint-Leu-d'Esserent
County : Oise
Region: Hauts-de-France

General presentation

This church originally belonged to the monastery of Saint-Leu d'Esserent. The monastery was founded in 1081 by the Order of Cluny. The church became a parish church during the French Revolution. Its dimensions (21m wide by 70m long, 21m high under the vault) are those of a cathedral.

Construction period

Between the 12th and 12th centuries.

Dominant style

Gothic.