Monastic

A brief history of monastic life in France

Covid-19 has forced the unusual situation of people having to withdraw somewhat from the world. For monks, though, this form of isolation has a long history

Hunt for alleged murderer leads to silent monastery

The trail of one of France’s most wanted alleged murderers, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, took police to a silent monastery this week, with lacklustre results.

Living off a prayer

The number of monks and nuns in France is falling, but demand for their produce is rising and the 20-year-old ‘Monastic’ brand is becoming a go-to name for consumers looking for ethical products from natural ingredients, as Jane Hanks discovers

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Monastic

A brief history of monastic life in France

Hunt for alleged murderer leads to silent monastery

Living off a prayer

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