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The hill and the Gambia River
The Gambia River
Along the Gambia River
The monastery surrounded by forest
The Gambia River and the monastery
The maize field
The mango trees
The flock of sheep
The monastery garden
The cloister seen from the sky
A monk facing the rising sun

Monastery of O.C.S.O. Cistercian monks in Senegal

Notre-Dame de Bàdi

Some ten brothers, Senegalese and French, seek God in prayer and work according to the Rule of Saint Benedict, drawing on the centuries-old experience of the Abbey of Sept-Fons.

The monastery and the Gambia River from the air

The monastery

In the Diocese of Tambacounda, separated from the Niokolo-Koba National Park by the Gambia River. A foundation of the Abbey of Sept-Fons.

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Office in the chapel

Monastic life

A life of prayer, silence and work, according to the Rule of Saint Benedict.

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Holy Mass

Hospitality

The offices are open to all; the monastery welcomes those who wish to spend a few days in retreat.

Visiting
Cross in silhouette, golden sky

Gallery

Photos and films of the life of the monastery.

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The four room fragrances of Bàdi

Monastery products

Room fragrances, care products and candles: creations of Notre-Dame de Bàdi, handmade in small batches.

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▶Film “Presence at Bàdi”

“Prefer nothing whatever to the love of Christ.”Rule of Saint Benedict