Echourgnac Abbey

Overlooking the village of Echourgnac, the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Bonne-Espérance has inspired peace and serenity since 1868. 21 Cistercian nuns still live there according to the rule of Saint-Benoît: ora et labora, prayer and work.

The fruit of this labour is the famous Trappe d’Echourgnac, a cow’s milk cheese available plain or matured in walnut wine, as well as a tomette made from sheep’s milk.

These cheeses are available all year round from the abbey shop, along with other products made by the sisters: jams, honey, herbal teas and a selection of monastic crafts.

A private place of silence and prayer, the monastery is not open to visitors. There is a museum and a video showing daily life there.

For groups of 10 or more, a guided tour with tasting is available by appointment, visites@lecellierdesmonasteres.com.