Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2011 - Abbaye Royale de Royaumont (95)

The Royal Abbey of Royaumont is an ancient Cistercian monastery founded in 1228 by King Louis IX (Saint Louis) and his mother Blanche de Castille in Asnières-sur-Oise, France. The abbey is an outstanding example of Gothic Cistercian architecture, known for its simplicity and elegance. Over the centuries, it has gone through periods of activity and abandonment but has been preserved and is now an important cultural center. It hosts cultural events, exhibitions, concerts, and artist residencies, while also being admired for its beautiful gardens and historic architecture.