Abbaye Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité de Jouques

Abbaye Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité de Jouques is a Benedictine convent situated on a hilltop overlooking the Durance Valley, with extensive vineyards and lavender fields around it. The community of nuns lives in a secluded setting that combines agricultural land with the monastery buildings.

The monastery was founded in 1967 by nuns from Saint-Louis-du-Temple and gained official abbey status in 1981 through direct Holy See jurisdiction. This elevation marked the establishment of an independent monastic community in the region.

The nuns maintain traditional Latin Mass celebrations and perform Gregorian chants, recording their complete liturgical repertoire for the Neumz digital platform.

The nuns operate a shop selling products made within the monastery, including wines, oils, hydrolats, jams, honey, and baked goods. Visitors can purchase these handmade items and learn about the work of the community.

The nuns produce red wines called Louange and Fidelis, along with a rosé variety named Exsulta that was first released relatively recently. These vineyard products reflect the monastery's integration into the agricultural landscape of the region.

Location: Jouques

Inception: 1967

Website: http://abbayedejouques.org

GPS coordinates: 43.65452,5.62304

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47