Founded in the 12th century, the Clairvaux Abbey is a true historical jewel, located in the Aube department in France, 2h30 from Paris. Today, its monastic and carceral complex is open to the public, while other buildings on the property house a prison. The penitentiary center will cease activity in 2022. The State, owner of the Clairvaux Abbey, is seeking an economic, touristic, and/or cultural revival for this site. With this in mind, a call for ideas has been officially launched for the purpose of gathering proposals for converting this site. If you would like to submit a project, please read the terms and respond to the call for ideas, or simply deposit your suggestions in the citizen’s idea box.
CLAIRVAUX 2022
Call for ideas
IT ALL STARTED IN THE 12TH CENTURY
Founded in the 12th century, the Clairvaux Abbey is a Cistercian abbey, which includes no less than 350 daughter houses. In 1808, Clairvaux became a prison and its Abbey was destroyed, taking with it part of its history. A veritable historical treasure, the Clairvaux Abbey has a stock of more than 1800 works. Today the Clairvaux Abbey Renaissance Association brings part of the abbey to life by hosting various tourist activities throughout the year.
LOCATED IN CHAMPAGNE, 2H30 FROM PARIS AND AT THE GATES OF BURGUNDY
The Clairvaux Abbey is located in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, in the Aube department (10). You can also get here:
Project Actors
This call for ideas is launched by the State and association with the following partners
