Located in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, in the Val-d'Oise region of France ( ),Abbaye de Maubuisson is now a contemporary art center run by the Val-d'Oise departmental council. Throughout the year, temporary exhibitions, workshops and guided tours await you. The site also boasts a 10-hectare park planted with trees, ideal for relaxation and discovery.
The abbey, originally named Notre-Dame-la-Royale, was founded in 1236 by Blanche de Castille to welcome Cistercian nuns from Saint-Antoine-des-Champs in Paris. It enjoyed a period of prosperity, with up to 120 nuns in the 16th century. However, events such as the Wars of Religion and the Hundred Years' War affected its development. In 1786, the abbey was closed by order of Louis XVI. It subsequently served as a military hospital, stone quarry, spinning mill and farm. Listed as a historic monument in 1947, it became the property of the Val-d'Oise département in 1979.
Today,Abbaye de Maubuisson offers contemporary art exhibitions in keeping with its architecture and history. Artists such as Marie-Ange Guilleminot present their work, creating a dialogue between past and present. The site also organizes a variety of workshops, including calligraphy, yoga and crochet, as well as guided tours and musical walks. The 10-hectare park, with its remarkable trees and shady paths, is an ideal setting for family outings, romantic rendezvous or time with friends.
Gardens Rendezvous 2026: creative workshops and performances at the Abbey of Maubuisson in Val-d'Oise.
The Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026 invites you to discover the Domaine de Maubuisson this weekend, June 5–7, 2026, with a rich lineup of activities including creative workshops and guided tours. [Read more]
Inkarna at Maubuisson Abbey: Yosra Mojtahedi's Exhibition in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône
The Maubuisson Abbey in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, Val-d'Oise, is hosting "Inkarna: The Transformations of the Sacred," a contemporary art exhibition by Yosra Mojtahedi, featuring works by Elsa Guillaume and Magdalena Abakanowicz, from April 12 to August 30, 2026. This immersive journey explores themes of the sacred, the human body, materiality, and the evolution of life itself, all set within a historic site dedicated to contemporary creation. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Friday:
from 01:00 p.m. to 05:45 p.m.
Saturday:
from 01:00 p.m. to 05:45 p.m.
Sunday:
from 01:00 p.m. to 05:45 p.m.
Monday:
from 01:00 p.m. to 05:45 p.m.
Wednesday:
from 09:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- from 01:00 p.m. to 05:45 p.m.
Thursday:
from 01:00 p.m. to 05:45 p.m.
Location
Maubuisson Abbey
Avenue Richard de Tour
95310 Saint Ouen l'Aumone
Access
Transilien Line H or RER C at "Saint-Ouen-L'Aumône" station
