Citeaux

Citeaux is a historic monastery in France, founded in 1098, which became the origin of the Cistercian order—a Catholic religious community focused on monastic discipline, prayer, and manual work. Known for its emphasis on simplicity, austerity, and rebuilding rural communities, Citeaux played a significant role in medieval religious reform and agricultural development. The monastery's influence spread across Europe, inspiring the establishment of many similar communities. Today, Citeaux remains an active monastic site and a symbol of monastic dedication, architectural heritage, and the medieval spiritual revival.