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Europe

There are numerous monasteries scattered throughout Europe, with France having the largest number.

  • Belgium: Bocholt, Bouillon, Brecht, Chimay, Fleurus and Tilff
  • Czech Republic: Neveklov
  • France: Anduze, Arcis-le-Ponsart, Auros, Bernardvillé, Blauvac, Campénéac, Charmes, Échourgnac, Laval, Le Cayrol, Meymac, Roybon, St-Georges-des-Gardes and Troisvaux
  • Germany: Dahlem, Donnersberg, St. Marienthal in Ostritz
  • Ireland: Lismore
  • Italy: Pisa, Rome and Vitorchiano
  • Netherlands: Arnhem
  • Norway: Frosta
  • Spain: Alloz-Estella, Arévalo, Armenteira, Arnedo, Avila, Benaguacil, Burgos (Las Huelgas), Cañas, Carrizo de La Ribera, Cartagena, San Andrés de Arroyo and Tulebras
  • Switzerland: Romont and Sierre
  • United Kingdom: Holy Cross Abbey, Whitland in Wales

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