Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers, Hautvillers

Name: Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
Address: Rue de L'Eglise, Hautvillers, 51160, France
Telephone: +33 3 26 57 06 35

#1 among attractions in Hautvillers

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Hautvillers Abbey, or more formally the Abbey of St Peter, Hautvillers, is a former Benedictine monastery in the Hautvillers commune of the Marne department in north-eastern France. The abbey remained active between 665 and the French Revolution of 1789. It housed the relics of Saint Helena, Empress and mother of Constantine, between 841 and 1819. One of its monks, Dom Pérignon, contributed to the development of sparkling wine in the Champagne region. The building has been classified as a monument of historical value since 1983. ()

Alternative names: Established: 665 (1359 years ago)Coordinates: 49°4'54"N, 3°56'28"E

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Rue de L'EgliseHautvillers 51160 France

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+33 3 26 57 06 35

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Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Champagne hillsides, War Memorial, Dizy, Cumières.

~1960 ftSE
49°4'39"N • 3°56'46"E
Champagne hillsides, Hautvillers
10 min walk • Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars is the name given to several sites in the Champagne region of France inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015 for their historical ties to the production and sale of champagne, as well as their testimony to the development of an internationally-renowned agro-industrial enterprise.
~630 ftNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Hautvillers
4 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
1.5 miSE
Locality
Dizy
39 min walk • Dizy is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.
0.9 miSW
Locality
Cumières
25 min walk • For wine enthusiasts, a visit to Cumières is a must. The region is home to a number of esteemed champagne houses, where visitors can partake in guided tours and tastings to learn about the art of champagne-making and sample some of the finest bubbly the area has...

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Which popular attractions are close to Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers?

Nearby attractions include War Memorial, Hautvillers (4 min walk), Champagne hillsides, Hautvillers (10 min walk).