The priory building in Varangéville

The priory of Varangéville (le Prieuré), in Meurthe-et-Moselle, was created by the monks of Gorze (in Moselle) in the 8th century.

In 764, relics of saint Gorgon were carried through the region. One day, late in the evening, it was too dark to go on with the trip and it was decided to stop in Varangéville. The relics were hanged up on a thorny bush. The following morning the bush had changed and grown a lot. That was the beginning of the priory place.

The building we can see nowadays dates from the 12th century. Only the outside is visible and needs some work to restore the old parts. The nearby church is dedicated to saint Gorgon.

And there is a very pleasant park at the back of the priory where you can sit and relax, and also a book tree like in Nancy (but only accessible during week days). A nice place to see.

Book Tree in Nancy - inandaroundlorraine.over-blog.com

http://inandaroundlorraine.over-blog.com/book-tree-in-nancy

Comments

[kay Lamb]

I don't know what to say about this place, it makes me a bit depressed for some reason.

[Maryse]

Maybe because the windows and some doors have been closed with stones. This building won't be restored soon, it is not a priority, just a priory.