Cistercian Architecture and Ornament (c.1120–1250)

1. Foundation of Cîteaux Abbey (mother house)

   Mar 21, 1098Labels: C teaux, Benedictine monks

   • Britannica
   • New Advent

2. Foundation of La Ferté Abbey (first daughter)

   Jan 1, 1113Labels: La Fert, Daughter-house

   • La Fert

3. Foundation of Pontigny Abbey (second daughter)

   Jan 1, 1114Labels: Pontigny Abbey, Daughter-house

   • Pontigny
   • Burgundy Tour

4. Foundation of Clairvaux Abbey under Bernard

   Jun 25, 1115Labels: Clairvaux Abbey, Bernard of

   • Clairvaux
   • Bernard

5. Start of Fontenay Abbey community (early foundation)

   Jan 1, 1118Labels: Fontenay Abbey, Clairvaux foundation

   • France fr
   • Fontenay

6. Carta Caritatis approved (order governance)

   Jan 1, 1119Labels: Carta Caritatis, Cistercian order

   • Carta

7. Fontenay Abbey built as austere, self-sufficient complex

   Jan 1, 1119Labels: Fontenay Abbey, Monastic complex

   • UNESCO

8. Bernard writes Apologia criticizing lavish monastic art

   Jan 1, 1125Labels: Bernard of, Apologia ad

   • Apologia

9. Pontigny abbey church built in two stages

   Jan 1, 1137Labels: Pontigny Abbey, Abbey church

   • Burgundy Tour
   • Pontigny

10. Fontenay abbey church constructed (Romanesque Cistercian)

    Jan 1, 1139Labels: Fontenay Abbey, Abbey church

    • UNESCO

11. Fontenay abbey church consecrated by Pope Eugene III

    Jan 1, 1147Labels: Fontenay Abbey, Pope Eugene

    • UNESCO

12. Pontigny church completion of first campaign

    Jan 1, 1150Labels: Pontigny Abbey, Church campaign

    • Burgundy Tour

13. Gothic choir added at Pontigny (late 12th c.)

    Jan 1, 1190Labels: Pontigny Abbey, Gothic choir

    • Burgundy Tour