Bassac Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Bassac, Charente, France, in the former diocese of Saintes .
The abbey was founded in 1002 by Wardrade Lorichès, count of la Marche and first known Lord of Jarnac, and his wife Rixendis on their return from a pilgrimage to Rome. Both were later buried in the abbey church), which was consecrated in around 1015 by Grimoard, Bishop of Angoulême, and his brother Iso, Bishop of Saintes. In 1095 the abbey was made subordinate to the abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély by Pope Urban II but regained its independence in 1246.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassac_Abbey
Address 48 Route de Condé, Bassac 16120, France
Coordinates 45°39'43.029" N -0°6'18.713" E
