Abbey of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes

The Abbey of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes is a historic abbey located in the commune of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Its former abbey church, a masterpiece of Poitevin Romanesque architecture, stands as one of the region's most significant religious monuments. Originally known as Ensio during the Gallo-Roman period and later Ension, the abbey has played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in the area.