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The priory of Monbos, located in Thénac (Dordogne), is mentioned for the first time in 1135 in the Cartulaire de Cadouin. This medieval document attests to its existence from the twelfth century, when it was built. The building is distinguished by its sober architecture: a unique nave without transept, surmounted by a flat bell tower pierced with two openings over an oculus. The cul-de-four vaulted L.

The church of the priory, the only part protected under the Historical Monuments since a decree of 16 May 1947, now belongs to the commune of Thénac. Its simple plan and decorative elements (such as carved capitals) suggest a vocation both religious and community, typical of the rural priories of the Middle Ages. The exact location, 20 The South at Thénac, is confirmed by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates, although the accuracy of the map is considered satisfactory (level 7/10).

No information is available on contemporary uses of the site (visits, accommodation, or events), or on possible historical characters related to its foundation or evolution. The sources are limited to the architectural data and the mention in the Cadouin Cartula, without details on the monastic life or subsequent transformations of the building.

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