Abbey of Cordemois, Trappist nunnery in Bouillon, Belgium.
The Abbey of Cordemois is a Trappist convent in Bouillon, in southern Belgium, made up of plain stone buildings arranged around a central courtyard. The complex comprises a chapel, working buildings, and the living quarters of the nuns, all built in a sober style.
The community was founded in 1935 by sisters of the Cistercian order, as part of a wave of new monastic foundations in Belgium at that time. Over the following decades it grew into a settled community with its own buildings and ways of life.
The community follows the Rule of Saint Benedict, which divides each day between prayer, reading, and manual work. Visitors who enter the courtyard often notice how the pace of life here feels completely different from the world outside.
Some parts of the grounds are open to visitors while others remain closed to protect the life of the community. Checking in advance which areas are accessible will help you make the most of your visit.
The nuns make baked goods and handcrafted items that are sold in a small shop on the premises. Buying something there is one of the few direct ways a visitor can connect with the daily work that sustains the community.
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