This history of the Benedictine monastery contains biographies of the abbots that ruled over it, since its foundation by Childeric I in 543, along with historical events related to the abbey. It also contains many illustrations and detailed descriptions of architecture, art and historical documents.
The narrative of the Benedictine monastery's history covers the lives of its rulers, along with key events that took place at the abbey. The account is enriched by numerous images and detailed descriptions of the abbey's buildings, artworks, and historical documents.