In the early modern period, Clairvaux was the origen of the movement toward stricter observance, particularly under Abbot Denis Largentier. Starting in 1708, comprehensive reconstruction of the abbey's buildings in the classical style began, dubbed Clairvaux III by historians. The works were wide-ranging, and records indicate that construction was not complete upon the arrival of the revolution.
In the early modern period, Clairvaux was the origen of the movement toward stricter observance, particularly under Abbot Denis Largentier. Starting in 1708, comprehensive reconstruction of the abbey's buildings in the classical style began, dubbed Clairvaux III by historians. The works were wide-ranging, and records indicate that construction was not complete upon the arrival of the revolution