La Trappe Abbey, Trappist monastery in Soligny-la-Trappe, France
The monastery features traditional Cistercian architecture with stone walls, simple windows, and functional spaces arranged around a central courtyard point.
Founded in 1140 by Count Rotrou III of Perche, the abbey became affiliated with the Order of Cîteaux in 1147, establishing its Cistercian identity.
The monastery maintains Trappist traditions through daily routines of prayer, manual labor, and the preservation of religious manuscripts and artifacts.
Visitors can access the monastery grounds during specified hours and observe the exterior architecture while respecting the monks' private living spaces.
The abbey survived multiple reconstructions, with the current church dating from 1895, following designs that honor medieval Cistercian architectural principles.
Location: Soligny-la-Trappe
Inception: 1140
Website: http://latrappe.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.63722,0.57333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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