Sainte-Marie du Rivet Abbey, Auros, France

Abbey Sainte-Marie du Rivet may be founded in the late 8th century. There are some remains of the 9th century fortifications and the abbey church was built in the 13th century. The community is affiliated to the Cistercian order in 1189: at this date, the monastery already bears the name of Sainte-Marie.

The abbey was ravaged during the French Wars of Religion and in 1702 there was only one monk left. In 1938 the abbey came back to life, with a community of nuns. Today, 14 nuns live in the Rivet Abbey. They are Trappistines, that is to say they belong to the Cistercian order of Strict Observance, which is an order stemming from the Cistercians of the Common Observance, themselves from the Benedictines.

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Sabrina Dumoulin (9 months ago)
I spent 6 days at the abbey in July and it was a totally divine experience :) the place aspires to calm and prayer, the sisters are very welcoming and do their best to satisfy us. The rooms are very good, the meals very good. You are free to eat in silence or not, to have your retreat your way. Thank you for this beautiful moment.

Sophie Aam (9 months ago)
The abbey is off-center, in a quiet and green location. It is so pleasant to go to this haven of peace. We disconnect from the fury of everyday life and get back to basics. I strongly invite you to visit this wonderful place.

bernard sauviac (2 years ago)
it's superb, magnificent, very pleasant with all this beautiful nature around. a superb and warm welcome with God who is around us. very relaxing when you are not morally well. the sisters are adorable. it's calm with peace and serenity.

Céline (3 years ago)
I love this place filled with peace, ideal for people looking for calm, the sisters are adorable. Lots of pretty things in the shop for children as well as adults. I'll be back!

Jana Stecová (3 years ago)
We are two pilgrims from Bohemia, in this place we received a warm welcome, quiet and clean accommodation, excellent hospitality and the possibility of mass with the beautiful singing of nuns. Not only doors, but hearts full of love are open to everyone here. I highly recommend visiting this place.

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