Chaalis Abbey

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Chaalis Abbey was a French Cistercian abbey north of Paris, at Fontaine-Chaalis, near Ermenonville, now in Oise[1].

It was founded in 1136 by Louis VI of France[2]. There had previously been a Benedictine monastery in the same place.

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  1. ^ Photos of Chaalis Abbey,Encarta.au
  2. ^ Chaalis.fr

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