Abbaye de Moyenmoutier, Benedictine monastery in Moyenmoutier, France
Abbaye de Moyenmoutier is a former Benedictine monastery featuring a large baroque church. The building displays carved choir stalls and an organ, while the restored grounds now reveal a facade that was hidden for many years behind later structures.
The abbey was founded in 671 and grew into a center of learning with one of Europe's largest libraries. This important collection made it a destination for scholars and monks from across the region.
The community living here followed a monastic way of life centered on prayer and work. Its role as a spiritual center drew pilgrims and visitors seeking connection to religious traditions in the region.
Visitors can explore the grounds on foot and walk through the restored gardens. The surroundings offer quiet paths for wandering and viewing the architecture from different angles.
The gardens were restored in 2016 and stretch across an extensive area. This restoration revealed the building facade that had been hidden for two centuries behind industrial structures.
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