Tamié Abbey, Trappist monastery in Plancherine, France
Tamié Abbey is a monastery built from light stone located at 900 meters elevation in the Bauges mountain range of Savoie and surrounded by alpine meadows. The buildings are functional in design, with thick walls and small windows that reflect the harsh mountain climate.
The monastery was founded in 1132 and was long a center of spiritual life in the mountains. After upheaval during the French Revolution, it was later rebuilt and remains inhabited to this day.
The monks here follow a strict routine of prayer and craft that has been part of their daily life for centuries. When you visit the spaces, you feel this order in the silence and in the careful way everything is maintained.
The monastery's cheese products can be purchased at a shop near the grounds, where handmade items and drinks are also available. It is helpful to check opening times in advance, especially in poor mountain weather.
The monastery operates a biogas plant that converts cheese production byproducts into energy, supporting the local community. This connection between old craft traditions and modern sustainability is remarkable.
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