Under the brand “MONASTIC (for monastic craft)”, you will find products from small workshops & farms of french monasteries. Around 3000 products from more than 150 christian abbeys, scattered all over the countryside. Their current handcraft income is a significant & needful part of the communities financial balance.

The work of the monks and religious sisters is well-known since the Middle Ages. They not only shaped parts of the french landscape thanks to their agricultural activities. But they also took an active part in the wine cultivation and beer production know how.

In addition to the religious art craft (statues, jewelry, icons…), the list of the products seems to be endless ! Gourmet food (jams, honeys, biscuits, pâtés…). Beverages (wines, liquors, syrups, herbal/tea…). Beauty care products (soaps, cosmetics, perfumes /cologne…). Home decoration (candles, tableware, household linen…) Clothes & shoes…

No doubt that your will find true french souvenir in one of the dedicated monastic craft boutiques in Paris:

  Le Comptoir des Abbayes, 23 rue des petits champs, 75001 Paris

  L’Artisanat Monastique, 68 bis, avenue Denfert Rochereau, 75014 PARIS

  Le Comptoir des Monastères, 33 rue Galande, 75005 Paris