The abbey was damaged by English troops in the 14th century during the Hundred Years' War and again by Protestants in the 16th century during the French Wars of Religion.

[1] Alain de Solminihac (beatified in 1981 by John Paul II) had the abbey restored in 1623.

[1] He was consecrated abbot of Chancelade by Urban VIII in 1636.

[2] Economist Nicolas Baudeau taught theology at the abbey.

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