Ancienne abbaye de Basse-Fontaine

Listed as a historic monument since 1926, Basse Fontaine Abbey owes its foundation to Gauthier II, Count of Brienne and Lord of Ramerupt.
In 1143, he invited monks from Beaulieu Abbey to settle in a quiet, peaceful spot in the Défaut forest, on the banks of the River Aube and close to a clear fountain.

At Basse Fontaine, the Premonstratensians devoted their time outside liturgical times to evangelizing the local population, welcoming pilgrims, administering parishes, studying sacred texts, practicing liturgical music and singing. Breeding livestock, working in the vineyards and in the fields are also part of their daily routine.

All that remains of the Abbey, founded in the 12th century, is part of the cloister and former farm buildings.
The former cowshed was renovated as a home in 2021 by new owners Marine and Julien, who are also working on setting up a small family farm.

The association "Les Amis de Basse Fontaine" was created in 2021.

EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Nature events for the general public are regularly organized at Basse Fontaine in partnership with the Parc naturel regional de la Forêt d?Orient.
-Outings to discover wild and edible plants
-Outing to discover molluscs
-Guided walk: How to welcome biodiversity into the garden

ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN ? Forest School

The Forest School in Basse Fontaine offers Brienne?s children educational outdoor activities.
In partnership with teachers from the Théophile Gauthier school in Brienne-le-Château, a dozen school outings have been organized in Basse Fontaine in 2022 and 2023 to help primary and elementary school children discover nature
children in their discovery of nature.

The association "Les Amis de Basse Fontaine" will once again offer to welcome local schoolchildren every Friday between March and June 2024. Children enrolled at the Brienne-le-Château leisure center
will also take part in nature discovery days during each school holiday!

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