The abbey was sacked and laid waste by the Calvinists in 1569. It was not restored until the end of the 17th century, when Dom Andrieu accomplished the task. In 1741, the Benedictine community, reduced to five members, was replaced by a community of Lazarists, who established a seminary and used it as a center for missions in the region.
The abbey was ravaged and left in ruins by the Calvinists in 1569. It wasn't restored until the late 17th century, when Dom Andrieu accomplished the restoration task. In 1741, the Benedictine community, dwindled to just five members, was replaced by a community of Lazarists, who established a seminary and utilized it as a hub for missions in the area.