Sainte-Marie-des-Dames

thumb|Abbey of Sainte-Marie-des-Dames
The Abbey of Sainte-Marie-des-Dames () was the first Benedictine abbey for women in Saintes in Charente-Maritime in France. It was founded in 1047 by Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou. One of its abbesses was Agnès de Barbezieux (1134-1174), whose relative, Eleanor of Aquitaine, was a generous donor to the abbey.
Madame de Montespan was educated here. 
It is located next to the town's Arch of Germanicus and was classified a monument historique in 1948.
Category:Benedictine monasteries in France
Category:Buildings and structures in Charente-Maritime
Category:Official historical monuments of France
Category:Benedictine nunneries in France
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