Abbey of Les Allois

Known to have existed since the 12th century, the Abbey of Les Allois housed an important community of Benedictine nuns. Following its impoverishment, the abbey was abandoned in 1750. The sisters left the area to settle in the Quartier de la Cité in Limoges, giving their name to the Rue des Allois. Today, only one building remains from the abbey and has been converted into a dwelling. Some elements of the façade bear witness to its history: a carved shield, aligned corbels and a carved capital.