Traces of  Merovingian graves, a Carolingian wooden monastery and an abandoned 11th century basilica have been discovered near the current building. The small priory had at most five monks in residence and may have had additional rooms for travelers.
Remnants of Merovingian burial sites, a Carolingian wooden monastery, and an abandoned 11th-century basilica have been uncovered near the current structure. A modest priory existed with no more than five monks residing there and may have had auxiliary rooms for travelers.