Notre-Dame de Cîteaux

Notre-Dame de Cîteaux is a historic monastery founded in 1098 in France, serving as the mother abbey of the Cistercian monastic order. Renowned for its Romanesque architecture, it played a key role in medieval religious life, emphasizing simplicity, community, and manual work. The monastery was instrumental in promoting reforms within monasticism, focusing on strict adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict. Today, Notre-Dame de Cîteaux remains a symbol of monastic heritage, attracting visitors interested in spirituality, history, and architecture, and continues to function as a center for the Cistercian community.