Link to Saint-Florent Abbey 1122 (≈ 1122)
Papal Bull of Calixte II
1287
Rights granted by Raoul d'Aubigné
Rights granted by Raoul d'Aubigné 1287 (≈ 1287)
Hunting, swimming pool and parking allowed
début XVIIe siècle
Taking possession by Jesuits
Taking possession by Jesuits début XVIIe siècle (≈ 1704)
On instigation of Henry IV
6 janvier 1926
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 6 janvier 1926 (≈ 1926)
Tower protection
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
2026
Sale of the priory
Sale of the priory 2026 (≈ 2026)
Current status of the monument
Heritage classified
Priory of Bregain (Case D 426, 431): inscription by order of 6 January 1926
Key figures
Calixte II - Pope
Author of the 1122 bubble
Marbode - Bishop of Rennes
Recipient of papal bubble
Raoul d'Aubigné - Local Lord
Granted rights in 1287
Henri IV - King of France
Promoted transfer to Jesuits
Origin and history
The priory of Brégain is a former monastery probably founded in the 11th century, located southeast of La Boussac, in Ille-et-Vilaine. Located on a hill 100 metres above sea level, it dominates the Guyoult Creek and the nearby mill. His history was marked by his attachment to Saint-Florent Abbey of Saumur in 1122, under the authority of the Benedictines.
In 1122, Pope Calixte II mentions the priory in a bubble addressed to the bishop of Rennes, Marbode. In 1287 Raoul d'Aubigné granted him hunting and fishing rights. In the seventeenth century, Henry IV promoted his transfer to the Jesuits of the Collège de Rennes, marking a turning point in his religious occupation.
The Priory Tower was listed as historic monuments on January 6, 1926, recognizing its heritage value. In 2026, the site was put on sale, highlighting the contemporary challenges of preserving historic buildings. Its architecture and location reflect its medieval importance in the Breton region.
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