Saint Mont

Saint Mont is a Benedictine abbey positioned on a hillside in the Vosges region with structures built across several periods featuring stone walls and religious architectural elements. The complex contains multiple buildings arranged around a central courtyard where monastic daily life unfolds.

The monastery was established around 965 when Benedictine monks replaced an earlier community and introduced a stricter monastic discipline. Over centuries it underwent reconstruction and expansion that left various architectural styles visible in its buildings.

The abbey remains an active religious site where monks continue their spiritual practices and the community gathers for services and celebrations. It serves as a spiritual center for the wider region beyond its walls.

The site is accessible via marked pathways from Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont with parking available at the base of the hill. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since reaching the buildings requires climbing the slope on foot.

The elevated position offers views across the Moselle Valley and on clear days visitors can see the surrounding mountain landscape from the site. Inside the buildings is a collection of objects that document centuries of monastic existence.