Crespin Abbey

Crespin Abbey is a monastic site that preserves ruins of stone structures from multiple centuries, including the former residence of the abbot. The remaining buildings show how a medieval monastery was organized for religious and daily communal life.

The monastery was founded around 648 and grew into a significant religious community in the region. It was rebuilt multiple times after Viking raids in the 9th century destroyed the original structures.

The monastery served as a center where monks engaged in daily prayer and manual labor, copying religious texts and tending to surrounding farmland.

You can enter the abbey grounds from rue du Moulin where informational panels explain the layout of the former monastic complex. The signs help you understand the different areas and their original functions.

According to local records, a natural spring emerged at this spot when Saint Landelin struck the ground with his staff. This water source was a key reason the monastery was established here.

Location: Crespin

Address: rue du Moulin

GPS coordinates: 50.42272,3.66375

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00