Scourmont Abbey, Sacred grove and Trappist monastery in Chimay, Belgium
Scourmont Abbey is a Trappist monastery in Chimay located on a high plateau that includes a church, gardens, cemetery, brewery, and dairy facilities. The grounds show how monks have shaped their surroundings through generations of work.
Monks from Westvleteren Abbey founded this community in 1850 on rocky terrain. They transformed the difficult land into productive spaces and built an abbey that still stands today.
The community here follows Benedictine rules, balancing prayer with craft work in their daily rhythm. Visitors can sense this dedication in the quiet grounds and in the products that emerge from this way of life.
The grounds are open during daylight hours, and visitors can explore the abbey on their own. It is helpful to wear comfortable shoes, as the site sits on a high plateau with uneven paths.
The brewery produces certified beers using traditional methods that have remained unchanged over time. Monks brew and sell these beers to support their community, a practice that spans centuries.
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