Year 1972. Six laypeople and six religious, like the twelve apostles decide to restore a pile of ruins and decrepit buildings. The Boscodon Abbey remains, which has been used as an agricultural and forestry building since the Revolution. Roger Cezanne, who is the last survivor of this band, says that the Friends of Boscodon Abbey was founded on June 18, 1972 [the “AAB", Ed]. It has not been easy. "Boscodon used to be a small hamlet. Some of the owners had immigrated to America. To be able buy the buildings, we had to locate them.
Starts a series volunteer projects. European funds made it possible for the creation of a historic museum with an educational museography. Brother Luc Devillers acknowledges that "it is true that the association skated a bit lately." In April, he volunteered to run for president of the AAB. With Jean-Benoit Fortant's hiring, the old abbey's life has been reenergized. He is the manager of the bookstore and also coordinates cultural activities. This energy can be seen in the open-day and the diverse cultural program that will be held throughout the summer.
Jean-Benoit Fortant rejoices, "Boscodon will open up to all genres in the summer." A festival will be held to celebrate techno music and spirituality. The Boscodon cuvee will be revealed, which recalls the tradition that monks have kept alive with vines. A bishop will be giving a lecture about "Why do you need beauty?" We applied to be "National Park Spirit" recognized. Brother Luc says that the abbey is more than a place for tourist reception. It is a place where peace, serenity and listening can be found, "whatever their convictions."
