Sept-Fons Abbey, Trappist monastery in Diou, France
The Sept-Fons Abbey stands along the Bourbonnais region, featuring traditional monastic architecture with a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and surrounding monastery buildings.
Founded in 1132 by Guichard and Guillaume de Bourbon, the monastery received protection from Pope Adrian III in 1158 and underwent major reconstruction after the French Revolution.
The monastery maintains a community of ninety monks who follow strict Trappist traditions, combining daily prayer sessions with manual labor and contemplative practices.
Visitors can access guided tours of specific areas within the monastery complex and purchase local herbal teas produced by the resident monks.
Sept-Fons Abbey holds the position as the world's largest Trappist monastery, with thirty monks currently in formation and a daughter house in the Czech Republic.
Location: Diou
Inception: 12 century
Website: http://abbayedeseptfons.com
GPS coordinates: 46.54444,3.70528
Latest update: May 24, 2025 04:16
Le Pal
7.1 km
Château de Thoury
8.7 km
Château de Saint Aubin
4.8 km
Château de la Bergerie
1.2 km
Château de Saligny
9.1 km
Celt'o
9.6 km
Pont du Fourneau
9.7 km
Alligator Bay
6.9 km
Château du Vignault
7.6 km
Château de Beaulon
6.8 km
Tigre de Sibérie
7 km
Église Saint-Aubin de Saint-Aubin-sur-Loire
4 km
Yukon Quad
7.2 km
Twist
6.9 km
Les Chaises Volantes
7 km
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Juliette de Diou
3 km
Église Saint-Rémi de Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
9.5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saligny-sur-Roudon
9.2 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
4.2 km
Golf de Givalois
9.1 km
Espace culturel Saint-Léger
9.6 km
Azteka
6.9 km
Hôpital d'Aligre de Bourbon-Lancy
9.4 km
Château de la Vallée
9 km
Chapelle de l'hôpital de Bourbon-Lancy
9.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Denis de Bourbon-Lancy
9.6 km
Le Carousel
6.8 km
La Rivière du Lion
7.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes