Expériences bénédictines en Aquitaine du Nord sous Louis le Pieux : contribution à l’histoire de la diffusion de la regula Benedicti à l’époque carolingienne

The adoption of the Rule of Saint Benedict in northern Aquitaine during the Carolingian era, particularly under Louis the Pious, was not as uniform or early as previously suggested. While some monasteries like Nouaillé, Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe, and Charroux are often cited as emblematic cases, a closer examination reveals that the 'Benedictine reform' in this region was more nuanced, with early attempts facing fragility and alternative clerical practices persisting. The study critiques regional sources, noting their scarcity and potential interpolations, to challenge the narrative of a rapid or widespread transition. It highlights that the reform's success was more gradual, particularly under Charles the Bald and Pépin II d'Aquitaine, rather than under Louis the Pieux.

Treffort, C. (2024). Expériences bénédictines en Aquitaine du Nord sous Louis le Pieux : contribution à l’histoire de la diffusion de la regula Benedicti à l’époque carolingienne. Cahiers de Civilisation Médiévale, n° 265(4), 49–84. https://doi.org/10.3917/ccm.265.0037a