Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Oelenberg, Historic Trappist monastery and collegiate church in Reiningue, France.
The Notre-Dame d'Oelenberg Abbey stands on a hill 15 kilometers west of Mulhouse, featuring both Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements throughout its structures.
Founded in 1046 by Heilwig of Dabo, mother of Pope Leo IX, the abbey transformed from Augustinian canons to Jesuits before becoming a Trappist monastery in 1825.
The monastery maintains traditional Cistercian practices with nine monks who participate in seven daily prayers while managing agricultural and production activities.
Visitors can access the monastery shop Monday through Saturday to purchase handmade pasta, meringues, and biscuits produced by the monks using wheat from their fields.
A significant manuscript discovered at the abbey in 1970 contains 54 original tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, representing their earliest known fairy tale compilation.
Location: Reiningue
Inception: 1045
Founders: Heilwig of Dabo
Address: rue d'Oelenberg
Website: https://abbaye-oelenberg.com
GPS coordinates: 47.74603,7.21337
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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