Clervaux Abbey
ClervauxLuxembourg Founded in 1909
Clervaux Abbey, located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a Benedictine abbey affiliated with the Solesmes congregation and one of the few religious communities in the country. Founded by French monks from Saint-Maur de Glanfeuil who were forced into exile following the 1901 law, it is distinguished by its majestic neo-Romanesque architecture. Eleven monks follow the Rule of Saint Benedict in a contemplative life centered on the Divine Office and daily Mass, under the motto "Pax," seeking a balance between prayer, study, and manual work.
The abbey overlooks a valley in northern Luxembourg, in the continuation of the Belgian Ardennes, surrounded by fields, forests, and hiking trails. The brothers welcome guests alongside their daily activities: sacristy, library, monastic products shop, and an apple juice workshop. Visitors come to find renewal at the rhythm of the community.
What awaits you
Practical information
Meals
Men take their meals with the community. Women, couples, and groups are served in the guest dining room (lunch at 1:00 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m.). Breakfast and afternoon snack are shared by all.
Accommodation
The guest house, renovated in 2018, has 22 rooms (8 with private bathrooms, 14 without). Bed linens and towels are provided. It also has a library and two meeting rooms.
Garden & outdoor spaces
The garden, orchard, and park are accessible to male retreatants. The surrounding woods offer hiking trails through valleys and plateaus.
Internet access
Wi-Fi is not available at the abbey.
Liturgy
Days are structured around the monastic offices and the daily Mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. All retreatants are warmly invited to participate freely.
Getting there
The abbey is close to Clervaux train station, on the IC 33 line (between Liège and Luxembourg)
About four hours from Paris or just 2.5 hours from Reims
This is not flat country — Luxembourg is very hilly!