Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Pradines

The Saint-Pierre abbey complex occupies a stone building in the Loire department, housing a community of 55 Benedictine nuns in Auvergne Rhône Alpes region.

Following the French Revolution's dissolution in 1792, Mother Thérèse de Bavoz reestablished the community in an abandoned castle at Pradines, receiving recognition in 1818.

The nuns maintain a printing press and create liturgical ornaments while dedicating their days to canonical hours and meditation of sacred texts.

Visitors can contact the abbey at 04 77 64 88 04 or accueil@abbayedepradines.com to arrange spiritual retreats or participate in liturgical singing sessions.

The abbey functions as a training center for religious congregations, offering pre-chapter retreats and inter-novitiate meetings throughout the year.

Location: Pradines

GPS coordinates: 45.98278,4.16750

Latest update: April 21, 2025 22:40