Solesmes

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For the town in northern France, see Solesmes, Nord.

Solesmes is a town and commune of the Sarthe département, in France, located near Sablé.

[edit] Abbey

The Abbey Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, founded in 1010, is a Benedictine abbey. It is best known for its cultivation of the Roman Catholic liturgy and in particular Gregorian chant. Dom Prosper Gueranger, the famous 19th century abbot of Solesmes, was largely responsible for the restoration of the Benedictine Order in France.

[edit] External links

• Abbey website
• Catholic Encyclopedia article which is incorrect, however, in calling it "St. Solesmes".