Moniales de Wisques, Gothic abbey in Wisques, France
The stone monastery features a grand chapel, multiple residential buildings, and extensive gardens spread across the countryside of northern France.
Founded in 1889 as a daughter house of St Cecilia's Abbey in Solesmes, the community temporarily relocated to Holland during the early 20th century.
The resident nuns maintain traditional practices including Gregorian chants, liturgical ceremonies, pottery decoration, bookbinding, and garden cultivation throughout the year.
Visitors can stay at the guest house, located in a former hunting lodge near the abbey, which provides accommodations for families and groups.
The monastery contains twenty sisters who follow the Rule of St Benedict while engaging in activities such as knitting and maintaining an orchard.
Location: Wisques
Inception: 1889
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: http://www.abbaye-stpaul-wisques.com
Address: 50, rue de l'École
Website: http://abbaye-stpaul-wisques.com
GPS coordinates: 50.72810,2.18620
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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