Notre-Dame de Jouarre Abbey

Majestic Notre-Dame de Jouarre Abbey, with its Romanesque bell tower suddenly comes into view. Founded during the 7th century during the Merovingian period, the abbey is still home to a Benedictine brotherhood. Don’t hesitate to visit the peaceful, verdant park just behind the church, offering a lovely view of this history-steeped site. In front of the abbey entrance, continue along the street, passing under the porch. Immediately afterwards, continue straight on, in the opposite direction of the “Prieuré de St-Cyr” (Saint-Cyr Priory). Again immediately afterwards, at the Place Jean Moulin square, turn right onto narrow Rue du Clos Pitou (left of and level with the house). Continue along this street until the grassy tractor track exiting town along the grapevines. You come to another somewhat wider country road. Continue left along the shady wooded property. At the end of the road, continue opposite along Ruelle Albert Besnard after a slight stitch to the right. Continue straight on until a small passage to the right of a gate: this ever-narrowing path will lead you to Rue du Cloud.