TRAPDOOR SHOP
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La Trappe store near the abbey, highly prized for the quality of its products and housing numerous religious objects
Nestled at the foot of the hills surrounding Bricquebec-en-Cotentin, the abbey was founded in 1824 by Abbé Onfroy, who created a beautiful site with several buildings and a fine church. He placed the building under the protection of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Here, priests observe the Cistercian way of life in the deepest poverty, whatever the season. Today, the Cistercian abbey is open to anyone wishing to enjoy a peaceful retreat. You’re welcomed by the father of the hotel, and the price is left to your own estimation, even if you’re given an average price, which seems normal, to say the least - and rest assured, it’s modest, to say the least, and includes wonderful meals, which you’ll have to eat in silence, however. Our guests include young people revising their courses, those recovering from a minor illness, and those seeking a quiet place to think, rest and sometimes even pray. Trappist monks make their living here by raising cattle, and selling by-products including the famous Bricquebec trappings. And that’s exactly why so many people come here: a store highly prized for the quality of its products (the charcuterie is unrivalled in the Cotentin region, according to the Petit Futé) is just ten meters away. The quality of the welcome is matched only by the enthusiasm of the customers. The shop is sober, and you’ll also find a number of religious objects. A beautiful place of peace and tranquillity that leaves no one indifferent.
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En effet le dimanche 14 avril 2024 il y avait une porte ouverte avec visite de l´abbaye, prix d´entrée 4 €. Au regard de la réputation de l´abbaye, ça me semblait raisonnable !
Grave erreur, en fait les sans doute 200 personnes présentes et moi-même, ont eu le droit à une mini conférence relativement brouillée d´une petite demie heure et basta!!
La seule visite autorisée était un petit cimetière de quelques centaines de m2 et, surtout, le droit de visiter la boutique de vente des produits. Nous avons appris tout de même que toutes les charcuteries ne sont plus faites dans l´abbaye mais dans une entreprise privée .
Bien entendu aucune visite des locaux que ce soit les lieux de vie des moines ,des anciens ateliers de fabrication des fromages et charcuteries, des jardins et autres parties intéressantes du site
Je déconseille fortement de se déplacer pour un tel attrape nigauds !!