Abbaye de Cîteaux

Religious heritage
Listed or registered (CNMHS)
Abbey
cloister
Monastry
Cistercian
Classic
Contemporary
Gothic

Route de Seurre - RD996, 21700 Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux

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In 1098, a group of monks from Molesme Abbey arrived to an out way location – the Cîteaux forest – in order to lead a simple life, in line with the teaching of Gospel. Today, the Cîteaux Abbey is a community belonging to the Order of cistercians of Strict Observance. It has about 30 brothers committed to following a certain lifestyle : the art of seeking God, knowing one self, fraternity through prayer, work, reading, living together and leading ascetic life. A spiritual and cultural voyage...