Montchanin is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Religious Site Attractions In Montchanin
1. Abbey of ClunyCluny Cluny Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire, France. It was dedicated to St Peter. The abbey was constructed in the Romanesque architectural style, with three churches built in succession from the 4th to the early 12th centuries. The earliest basilica was the world's largest church until the St. Peter's Basilica construction began in Rome.Cluny was founded by William I, Duke of Aquitaine in 910. He nominated Berno as the first Abbot of Cluny, subject only to Pope Sergius III. The abbey was notable for its stricter adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict, whereby Cluny became acknowledged as the leader of western monasticism. The establishment of the Benedictine Order was a keystone to the stability of European society that was achieved in the 11th century. In 1790... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Du Pont Mansions & the Brandywine Valley
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Greenville Country Club - Wilmington, DE
Greenville Country Club is located in the rolling hills of Northern Delaware. Previously it was the estate of Eugene du Pont Jr. and known as Owl's Nest - the Tudor Revival style home built in 1917 on one of the highest points in Delaware is now the The Clubhouse building. Landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman designed the garden and tea house in 1928. Owl's Nest became one of the most famous houses in America in 1937 when on June 30th of that year, debutante Ethel du Pont married Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr., the president's son, and the reception for 1,300 guests was held at the bride's childhood home. With its remarkable beauty, the Greenville Country Club is a popular location for weddings and events.