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Cistercian abbey classified as a historical monument, a heritage jewel to discover, which hosts various events.
Vaucelles Abbey is one of those heritage wonders that France is secretly full of. This Cistercian abbey is of course classified as a Monument Historique and remains an unusual construction, both in terms of its size and its cultural importance. Founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, it was built from 1132 on a piece of land given by Hugues d'Oisy, lord of Crèvecœur-sur-Escaut. Restored since 1971, it regularly hosts cultural events, craft markets and even weddings.
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Closed of December to March 14th. Closed Mondays except in July and August. Closed 1st and on May 16th. Low season: open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm; Saturday from 2pm to 5.30pm; Sunday and public holidays from 3pm to 6.30pm. High season: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm; Sunday and public holidays from 3pm to 6.30pm. In July and August: opening Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm. Sunday and public holidays from 3pm to 6.30pm. Adult: €7. Free for children accompanied by the parents. Group (20 people): €6. Rate pupils: €4 with possibility of activity (€1.5 by child for the workshops). Children welcome (workshops children in July and August). Guided tour (every Sunday of July and August at 4pm). Shop. Tea room.
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Abbaye de Vaucelles is a listed historic site in Les Rues-des-Vignes. In this former monastery of Cistercian monks, founded in 1131, you'll discover the abbey and its history, its park and gardens, and its bookshop. To visit the site, you can opt for a self-guided tour, with the help of a tour guide available in French and English. With this tool, you can explore the site at your own pace and in complete freedom. Guided tours areoffered every Sunday at 3.30pm. The "besace famille" (family bag) allows families with children to make the visit fun with a treasure hunt in search of a missing manuscript. Guided tours for groups and schools are availableon reservation .Creative and discovery workshops are available forall levels, from kindergarten to secondary school. The abbey also has a number of rooms that can behired for seminars and corporate events.
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