Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-en-Woëvre

The abbey features three 50-meter wings forming a cloister, with a central entrance marked by Corinthian columns and decorated interior spaces with stucco designs.

Founded in 1128, the Cistercian monastery expanded from its original Benedictine roots and underwent reconstruction in 1740 before facing destruction during World War I.

The monks established multiple fish ponds throughout the region and maintained agricultural granges, transforming the marshy landscape into productive farming land.

The remaining facade stands as a registered historical monument, with preservation efforts beginning in 2020 after a century of abandonment.

During the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, German forces utilized the abbey as a command post before its bombardment, which left only the front wall standing.

Location: Vigneulles-lès-Hattonchâtel

Inception: 1128

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.98778,5.78528

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51