Friends of Morimond Abbey

Presentation

The association Les Amis de l'Abbaye de Morimond (Friends of Morimond Abbey) safeguards and promotes the building, founded in the 12th century, of which the chapel of Sainte Ursule, the north doorway and part of the library remain today. The fourth daughter of Cîteaux, it had an important network of daughter abbeys, notably in Germany and Eastern Europe. Following damage sustained during the Thirty Years' War, the monks embarked on major conversion work in the 18th century. After the French Revolution, however, the abbey was abandoned and used as a stone quarry. The association organizes guided tours of the site and various events throughout the year (concerts, shows...).

Upcoming events

  1. 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
    Chantier à l'abbaye de Morimond
    Organised by Friends of Morimond Abbey

    Accessible dès 17 ans Chantier à l'abbaye de Morimond Nichée au coeur de la nature, entre lacs et forêts, se trouve l'abbaye de Morimond, une abbaye cistercienne du XIIème siècle !    Fondée en 1115,...

Previous events

  1. Sunday 24 August at 14:30 to Saturday 06 September at 14:30
    Morimond Abbey
    Traditional masonry and stone-cutting at Morimond Abbey
    Organised by REMPART Grand-East

    Accessible from age 17 Come and take part in a volunteer masonry and stone-cutting project to save the old Morimond Abbey, in an idyllic setting between meadows, lakes and forests! Morimond Abbey...

  1. Saturday 05 July at 14:30 to Saturday 19 July at 14:30
    Traditional masonry and stone-cutting at Morimond Abbey
    Organised by REMPART Grand-East

    Accessible from age 17 Traditional masonry and stone-cutting at Morimond Abbey Come and take part in a volunteer masonry and stonemasonry project to save the ancient abbey of Morimond, in an idyllic...