Abbaye de Chambarand, Cistercian abbey near Roybon, France
Description
Abbaye de Chambarand sits at about 600 meters elevation in the Chambaran state forest along a small stream in southeastern France. The building was constructed on a former farmhouse site and now serves as a monastery with workshops.
History
The community was founded in 1868 by monks who arrived from another abbey. Later the community shifted fundamentally when Benedictine sisters moved in and reshaped the monastery's direction.
Culture
The community of sisters shapes the daily rhythm through prayer and craft work, which is reflected in the quiet character of the place.
Practical
Plan your visit for weekdays when the workshops and shops operate on a regular schedule. The location sits away from main roads, so arriving prepared with directions is helpful.
Did you know?
The sisters produce natural cosmetics here in partnership with a Trappist monastery in Czech Republic. This craft tradition connects monastic communities across borders.
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