Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers, Benedictine abbey in Hautvillers, France
The Saint-Pierre Abbey stands on elevated ground in Hautvillers, featuring Gothic architecture with pointed arches and stone walls overlooking Champagne vineyards.
Founded in 665 by Saint Nivard, Bishop of Reims, the monastery gained recognition for producing manuscripts such as the Ebbo Gospels during Carolingian times.
The abbey houses the tomb of Dom Pérignon, the monk who established methods for producing sparkling wine in the Champagne region during the 17th century.
The abbey, owned by Moët & Chandon, offers limited access, but visitors can explore the surrounding village streets with traditional wrought-iron trade signs.
The monastery preserved the relics of Saint Helena until the French Revolution, when they were transferred to Paris for safekeeping.
Location: Hautvillers
Location: Marne
Inception: 665
Founders: Nivard
Architectural style: Gothic art
GPS coordinates: 49.08194,3.94122
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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