Maroilles Abbey, Benedictine monastery ruins in Maroilles, France
The remaining structures of the abbey include a portal, guesthouse, windmill, and a tithe barn situated within the Regional Natural Park de l'Avesnois.
Founded around 650 by Count Chonebert, the abbey flourished until 1789 when local villagers attacked it during the French Revolution.
The monks at Maroilles Abbey developed the recipe for Maroilles cheese in 962, establishing a tradition that continues in the region today.
The former tithe barn now functions as a tourist information center, providing details about the Regional Natural Park de l'Avesnois.
The abbey site contains an 18th-century brick dovecote and a reproduction of the original abbey church entrance in Place Verte.
Location: Maroilles
GPS coordinates: 50.13324,3.75833
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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