Soleilmont Abbey, Fleurus

Name: Soleilmont Abbey
Address: 150 Avenue Gilbert, Fleurus, Belgium

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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. ()

Local name: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Soleilmont Coordinates: 50°26'43"N, 4°30'19"E

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150 Avenue GilbertFleurus Belgium

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Nearby attractions include: Bois du Cazier, Stade du Pays de Charleroi, Church of Saint-Sulpice, Château Bilquin de Cartier.

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Church
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Forts and castles
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Area
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Area
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Forts and castles
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City hall
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Church
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