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 The Abbey of Cîteaux
The Abbey of Cîteaux was founded in march 1098 by Robert of Molesmes who wanted to return to the strict precepts created by St-Benoît. At first living in « La Petite Forgeotte », Robert and the monks who had followed him, were moved after in a place discovered 100 meters next to the first one. Named « Citeaux » because of the “cistels”, the oldest name of rushes and reeds of marshes, the new monastery began a long time ascension that knew few hurts. Saint-Bernard gave it a considerable expansion: the Abbey became Order Chief and had lot of reproductions. The monks impact on the region was important : the Clos de Vougeot castle and its vineyards, the Gilly castle, lot of barns, the villages of St-Nicolas and St-Bernard, clearings, ponds and ingenious canals to provide the Abbey with water.
Still today, the monks make cheeses that they suggest to taste all over the year.
The visit of the site shows the old buildings, the library (XVIh century), and the noviciate (XVIIth century).
An active monastic community lives at the Abbey. Guided visits for individuals and groups of up to 25 persons are offered. Advance booking is recommended.
Visit guide to read, is translated in english, german, dutch, italian and spanish.
Closing day :
From 26th April to 2nd July / From 1st September to 6th October : sunday morning, monday, tuesday
From 3th July to 31st Aout : Sunday morning and monday. 15th August morning
From 27th October to 7th November : sunday morning andmonday.
Visits hours :
From 26th April to 2nd July / From 1st September to 30th September : 10.30am, 11.30 am, 02.30 pm, 03.30 pm, 04.30 pm.
on sunday : 12.00 am, 01.30 pm, 02.30 pm, 03.30 pm, 04.30 pm
From 4th July to 31st August : 10.30 am, 11.30 am, from 02.00 pm to 05.00pm, every hours
On sunday : from 12.00 am to 03.00pm every hours, from 03.00 pm to 05.00 pm, every half-hour.
Closing periods :
From 1st January to 26st April, from 1st October to 26st October, and from 8th November to 31st December
Prices 2013 :
Adults: 7,50 €
Children, studients : 5 €
Children (<12 y. old): Free
Groups: 6.50 € / Pers.
Schoolpeople: 3.50 € / Pers.
Contact :
Abbaye Notre Dame de Cîteaux
21700 SAINT-NICOLAS-LES-CITEAUX
Tel.: +33 (0)3 80 61 32 58
Fax: +33 (0)3 80 62 35 59
E-mail: visites@citeaux-abbaye.com
Web: www.citeaux-abbaye.com
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