The Mont's Cloister was one of the very first buildings to be outfitted with "ogival" arches. This marked a sophisticated departure from traditional Romanesque design, which many believe inspired the Gothic architectural movement of the 12th century.
After a fire destroyed part of the abbey in the early 13th century, a true Gothic monastery was added. Its elegant design was deeply entrenched in religious symbolism, continuing the quest to build the "City of God".
The Mont's Cloister was one of the very first buildings to be outfitted with "ogival" arches. This marked a sophisticated departure from traditional Romanesque design, which many believe inspired the Gothic architectural movement of the 12th century.
