Ancienne Abbaye de Soleilmont, Charleroi

Name: Ancienne Abbaye de Soleilmont
Address: Charleroi, Belgium

#24 among attractions in Charleroi

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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°26'17"N, 4°30'5"E

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Gilly (Le Sart Allet)Charleroi Belgium

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Ancienne Abbaye de Soleilmont – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade du Pays de Charleroi, Rive Gauche, Ville 2, Passage de la Bourse.

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Monastery
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