Abbaye Notre-Dame des Gardes, Trappist Cistercian abbey in Chemillé-en-Anjou, France
The monastery stands at the highest elevation point of Maine-et-Loire department, featuring stone architecture and surrounding gardens maintained by the resident nuns.
Founded in 1818, ten religious women from Forges established the abbey on the ruins of a former Augustinian convent following the French Revolution period.
The monastic community preserves traditional Cistercian practices through daily prayers, contemplative lifestyle, and the production of handcrafted goods.
Visitors can purchase monastery-made products including jams, jellies, and fruit preserves through the on-site store or their online platform.
The abbey offers individual and group retreats where guests participate in religious services while staying in dedicated accommodation facilities.
Location: Chemillé-en-Anjou
Website: http://abbayedesgardes.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.15349,-0.73686
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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