L’abbaye bénédictine de Saint-Thibéry (Hérault)
Geneviève Durand
Founded or rebuilt at the end of VIIIth century by Atilio, a disciple Benoit d’Aniane, near grave three local martyrs, Tibère, Modeste and Florence, abbey which is located on site ancient city Cessero, participated in Carolingian monastic revival Languedoc. Situated major crossroads, attracts merchants pilgrims. In absence cartulary, little known history has never been studied. We don’t know much about romanesque abbey. Some vestiges West aisle dates back to XIIth still are enclosed Maurist buildings. What remains important reconstruction campaigns took place XIVth XVth centuries parish church, an underground chapel monumental entrance with its massive bell tower. Its adhesion Saint-Maur Congregation (1639-1645) will bring new prosperity all buildings be restored. The East wing between 1664 1647, rest 1705 1712. sold during French Revolution divided many owners, church transformed into church.
Archéologie du Midi médiéval