First priory certificate 1130 (≈ 1130)
Written mention of the existing priory.
XIIe siècle
Construction of the Prioral Church
Construction of the Prioral Church XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Current construction period of the building.
1914-1918
Damage during the First World War
Damage during the First World War 1914-1918 (≈ 1916)
Damaged during fighting in Picardia.
24 octobre 1921
Classification of historical monuments
Classification of historical monuments 24 octobre 1921 (≈ 1921)
Official protection of the Romanesque chapel.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Romanesque chapel: by decree of 24 October 1921
Key figures
Saint Ouen (603/604-686) - Archbishop of Rouen
Former alleged owner of the land.
Origin and history
The Priory of Saint-Ouen is a religious building located in the commune of Condé-sur-Aisne, in the department of Aisne (Hauts-de-France). Although its exact date of foundation remains unknown, it is attested as early as 1130. According to the sources, it was built on land belonging to Saint Ouen, Archbishop of Rouen in the 7th century. The present Romanesque Prioral Church dates mainly from the 12th century, when it was erected.
The priory suffered major damage during the First World War, reflecting the violence in that border area. Despite these destructions, the monument was recognized for its heritage significance and classified as historic monuments on 24 October 1921. Today, it bears witness to medieval religious architecture and the turbulent history of Aisne.
The site is located precisely at the address 25 Route de Vouziers, in the commune of Condé-sur-Aisne. The Romanesque chapel, a protected element, is the heart of the priory. Although the information on its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) is not detailed in the sources, its classification makes it a place of historical and cultural interest for the Hauts-de-France region.
