⛪ Soleilmont Abbey

Belgium · Europe · 50.45°N, 4.51°E

Soleilmont Abbey is an abbey of Trappistine nuns situated in the forest and commune of Fleurus, at Gilly near Charleroi, Belgium, founded, according to tradition, in the 11th century, which became Cistercian in 1237. The nuns were expelled as a consequence of the French Revolution in 1796, but soon re-established themselves in 1802. The community became Bernardine in 1837, and Trappist in 1919.

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Country	Belgium
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	50.45°N, 4.51°E · view on map

Soleilmont Abbey is located in Belgium, in Europe.

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