Abbaye Notre-Dame de Maylis, Benedictine monastery in Maylis, France
Description
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Maylis is a Benedictine monastery with a large neo-Gothic church built in 1875. The buildings house both ancient and modern artworks, and there is a Romanesque chapel on the grounds.
History
The monastery was built from the 19th century onward at this location, following a long history of pilgrim traffic through the region. It became an important stopping point for travelers heading to Santiago de Compostela during medieval times.
Culture
The Olivetan Benedictine monks who live here produce traditional herbal teas and beeswax using old recipes and methods. You can purchase these handmade products directly at the abbey.
Practical
The monastery sits along the D18 road between Mugron and Hagetmau and welcomes visitors for guided tours. These tours last about one hour and work best for groups between five and fifty people.
Did you know?
From its hilltop position, you can sometimes see the Pyrenees Mountains stretching across the horizon on clear days. This distant view offers a surprising connection between the monastery and the mountains far to the south.
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