THE ABBEY OF CITEAUX

The most important places of Christianity

An episode from the series STORY OF FAITH

Synopsis

The abbey of Cîteaux is in the heart of Burgundy. It is the cradle of the Cistercian order, one of the most important monastic organizations in Western history.

This order drew its power and wealth from a number of monasteries developed during the 12th century around agriculture, industry, and a powerful trade network.

Today, the daily life of the monks tells the remarkable story of the Cistercians of the past.