Acey Abbey, Trappist monastery in Vitreux, France
Acey Abbey sits along the River Ognon with a church featuring eight bays, two side aisles, and a transept containing multiple chapels built in Romanesque style. The monastery complex includes residential areas for the community and spaces dedicated to daily monastic activities.
Founded in 1136, the abbey grew rapidly and became an important center in the region with extensive lands and influence. The monastery shaped the settlement and economic life of the surrounding area over the following centuries.
The community here lives by Trappist traditions, organizing each day around prayer, work, and contemplation in a rhythm that has shaped monastic life for centuries. You can experience this daily practice by watching how the monks move through their routines and use the spaces around them.
The monastery offers rooms and dormitory beds for visitors who wish to stay overnight and experience monastic life. The closest train station can be reached by local roads, making the site accessible for day visits or longer stays.
Within the monastery grounds stands a metalworking facility that plates and finishes gold, silver, and other metals for outside clients. This workshop provides the community with income while also employing people from the surrounding area.
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