SAS Abbaye d'Oelenberg

What SAS Abbaye d'Oelenberg does

SAS Abbaye d'Oelenberg is a French non-profit association (Association Oelenberg) that operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce boutique and on-site shop out of the historic Notre-Dame d'Oelenberg Trappist abbey in Reiningue, Alsace. Founded in 1046 and revived in 1825, the abbey historically produced agricultural and artisanal goods for its monastic community; following the 2024 departure of the resident monks due to age and frailty, a lay team of 15 employees now runs the site's economic activities under the spiritual direction of P\u00e8re Dominique-Marie and the publication responsibility of Philippe Lizier.

The business operates on two rails. First, it produces and sells its own Oelenberg-branded SKUs drawn from 85 hectares of farmland and on-site processing: stone-ground flours (T45, T65, complete, six cereals), green lentils, colza oil pressed in an abbey oil mill, cakes and Linz tarts, Delectamenti pasta (noodles, twists, vermicelli), and beeswax liturgical candles from its ciergerie. Decantation residues from the oil mill are converted to soap through a partnership with Savonnerie SCALA in Colmar, completing a farm-to-shelf circular loop. Second, the storefront functions as a curated marketplace aggregating products from at least twelve other French monasteries, including Aiguebelle syrups, Bonneval and Castagniers chocolates, Blauvac teas and nougats, Landevennec fruit pastes, Wandrille biscuits and beer, Igny coffee confections, Campeneac mendiants, Bricquebec cider sauces, Sept-Fons mustards, and SIAVO olive oil.

The commercial operation runs on a WooCommerce/WordPress storefront with credit card and PayPal processing, free point-relais delivery in mainland France above EUR 150, and organic search plus on-site walk-in traffic as primary acquisition channels. Pricing is unit-based with low average order values (EUR 4-22 typical). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the entity has no external investors or parent company, and the operation is structured as an association rather than a capital-funded enterprise.

Name

SAS Abbaye d'Oelenberg

Legal name

Association Oelenberg

Website

https://boutique.abbaye-oelenberg.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SAS Abbaye d'Oelenberg operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce and on-site shop from a 1046-founded Trappist abbey in Alsace, selling its own artisanal food and religious candles alongside curated products from over a dozen French monasteries to individual consumers across mainland France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Monastic Food & Religious Goods

NAICS

Baked Goods Retailers (445291), All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298), Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Food Gift Shops & Hampers (CRAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bread & Pastry Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAC), Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ), Chocolate & Confectionery Shops (THAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Artisanal food products
• Monastic products
• Religious candles
• Online food boutique
• Monastery marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Reiningue

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Online sales of Oelenberg-branded monastic products: Direct-to-consumer online sales of the abbey's own artisanal food products (flours, lentils, oils, cakes, pastries, noodles/pasta under the Delectamenti brand), as well as religious goods (candles). Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions on the e-commerce store.
2. Online marketplace sales of third-party monastery products: The abbey's online shop also acts as a curated marketplace for products from other French monastic communities (Aiguebelle syrups, Blauvac teas, Castagniers/Bonneval chocolates, Landevennec fruit pastes, Wandrille sweets, etc.), generating transactional revenue on each sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Abbaye d'Oelenberg operates an e-commerce boutique (boutique.abbaye-oelenberg.com) selling its own Oelenberg-brand artisanal food products — flours, lentils, colza oil, cakes, and Delectamenti pasta made from its 85-hectare farm harvest — alongside religious goods such as liturgical beeswax candles. The boutique also acts as a curated online marketplace reselling products from more than a dozen affiliated French monasteries (chocolates, syrups, teas, fruit pastes, nougats, soaps, mustards, and sauces).

Product overview

SAS Abbaye d'Oelenberg operates an e-commerce boutique selling monastic products, functioning as both a producer of its own Oelenberg-brand products (flours, cakes, noodles, oils, religious candles) and a reseller of products from over a dozen affiliated monasteries across France. The Oelenberg own-brand line centers on artisanal food products made from their 85-hectare farm harvest, including stone-ground flours, Linz tarts, Delectamenti pasta, and colza oil. The resale portfolio spans multiple monastery producers: Aiguebelle Abbey (syrups), Bonneval Abbey (chocolates), Castagniers Abbey (chocolates), Blauvac Abbey (teas, nougats), Landevennec Abbey (fruit pastes), Wandrille Abbey (nougats, biscuits, beer), Campeneac Abbey (chocolates), Igny Abbey (chocolates), Bricquebec (sauces), and Scala (soaps). The store also carries religious objects including beeswax liturgical candles. Products are primarily artisanal food items with strong emphasis on monastic tradition, organic ingredients where specified, and direct monastery production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oelenberg Flours & Cereals Stone-ground flours and cereals (T45, T65, complete, 6 cereals) milled on-site from wheat harvested at the abbey's farm. Sold per kilogram to individual consumers and home bakers.
• Oelenberg Lentils Green lentils cultivated and packaged by the abbey from its 85-hectare farm production. Sold per kilogram to consumers.
• Oelenberg Colza Oil Cold-pressed colza (rapeseed) oil produced at the abbey's own oil mill located 50 meters from the shop. Decanting residue is upcycled into soap by partner Savonnerie SCALA.
• Oelenberg Cakes & Pastries Artisanal cakes and Linz tarts produced by the abbey from its own farm ingredients, sold to consumers online and on-site.
• Delectamenti Pasta & Noodles Delectamenti-branded pasta products (noodles, twists, vermicelli) produced by the abbey from its own wheat harvest.
• Liturgical Beeswax Candles (Ciergerie) Religious candles such as the Bougie Liturgie Cabanoule 20cm beeswax candle, manufactured in the abbey's ciergerie (candle-making) workshop for religious practitioners and parishes.
• Aiguebelle Syrups Resale of artisanal syrups (Rhum, Thym, Menthe, Violette, Pamplemousse, Abricot, Ananas, Réglisse) made with French sugar at Aiguebelle Abbey in Drôme Provençale.
• Bonneval Chocolates Resale of artisanal chocolate bars and tablets handmade since 1878 by monks of Bonneval Abbey (dark, milk, with coffee, hazelnut, orange, Surfin).
• Castagniers Chocolates Resale of artisanal chocolates made since 1950 by nuns at Notre-Dame de la Paix Abbey in Castagniers — dark and milk bars with orange peel, lemon peel, fleur de sel, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, caramel, plus orangettes.
• Blauvac Teas & Infusions Resale of organic teas and infusions (green tea, Rooibos, mint, fruit blends, Christmas tea) selected and packaged by nuns at Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Abbey in Blauvac.
• Wandrille Abbey Confections Resale of nougat, marshmallows, caramels, nonnettes (apricot, caramel beurre salé, cassis, cherry, raspberry, mirabelle, myrtille, orange), violet sweets, honey pearls, fir bud syrup, beer, financiers, and croquants from Saint-Wandrille Abbey.
• Landevennec Fruit Pastes Resale of artisanal fruit pastes (pâtes de fruits) made by Benedictine monks of Saint-Guénolé Monastery at Landevennec with apple purée, cane sugar, and natural fruit extracts. MONASTIC-certified.
• Blauvac Nougats Resale of artisanal black nougats (with dried fruits and Provence honey, and with almonds) handmade over charcoal by nuns at Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Abbey in Blauvac.
• Campeneac Chocolates Resale of mendiants (dark chocolate with dried fruits and nuts), palets feuilletine (chocolate with praline and crêpe dentelles), and chocolate réglettes from Abbaye la Joie Notre-Dame in Campeneac.
• Igny Abbey Coffee Chocolates Resale of Carrés Café Napolitains (36-piece boxes of 63% cocoa dark chocolate coffee squares) and other chocolate specialties made by Cistercian nuns at Abbaye d'Igny.
• Bricquebec Cider Sauces Resale of artisanal Norman Sauce au Cidre (530ml cider sauce) and traditional condiments from Bricquebec, made from local cider.
• Monastic Beauty & Hygiene Products Resale of essential oils, wellness products, body care, soaps (including Scala soaps made from the abbey's oil residue), and shower gels sourced from various monastic producers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours, BlauvacminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg's online store distributes Blauvac monastic products including teas (Rooibos, green tea, mint tea, Christmas tea), sourced from the nuns of Notre-Dame de Bon Secours. Products carry BIO (organic) certification.
• Abbaye AiguebelleminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Aiguebelle syrups (Rhum, Thym, Menthe, Violette, Pamplemousse, Abricot, Ananas, Réglisse, etc.) — artisanal syrups made in the Drôme Provençale with French sugar. Also distributes Aiguebelle tisanes and dietary supplements.
• Abbaye de BonnevalminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Bonneval artisanal chocolates (tablets, chocolate bars with various flavors: coffee, hazelnuts, dark chocolate 70%, orange, Surfin 53%, etc.), handmade since 1878 by the monks of the abbey.
• Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Paix, CastagniersminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Castagniers artisanal chocolates including dark chocolate, milk chocolate with caramel, nuts, almonds, and candied orange/lemon peels, produced by the nuns since 1950.
• Abbaye de LandevennecminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Landevennec fruit pastes (pâtes de fruits) made by Benedictine monks with apple pulp, cane sugar, and natural fruit extracts. Products carry the MONASTIC certification brand. No artificial preservatives, colorants, or GMOs.
• Abbaye Notre-Dame d'IgnyminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Igny products including Carrés Café Napolitains (small dark chocolate squares, 63% cocoa) and other coffee-based confections, made by Cistercian nuns of the abbey.
• Abbaye la Joie Notre-Dame, CampeneacminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Campeneac chocolate mendiants (dark chocolate with dried fruits and nuts) and palets feuilletine (chocolate with praline and crêpe dentelles), made at the abbey.
• Abbaye Saint-WandrilleminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Wandrille products including nougat, marshmallows, caramels, nonnettes (spiced cakes), violet sweets, honey pearls, fir bud syrup, beer, financiers, and croquants — produced at the abbey and sold under the Wandrille brand.
• Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours, Blauvac (nougats)minorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Blauvac nougats including Nougat Noir aux fruits secs and Nougat Noir aux amandes, handmade by the nuns of Notre-Dame de Bon Secours. Products are cooked over charcoal and cut by hand, featuring honey from Provence and lavender.
• SIAVOminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes SIAVO olive oil (50cl) alongside its own self-produced colza/rapeseed oil.
• BricquebecminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Bricquebec cider sauce (530ml), an artisanal Norman specialty made from local cider. The sauce accompanies pork, poultry, and potatoes.
• Abbaye de Sept-FonsminorOthersAbbaye d'Oelenberg distributes Sept-Fons artisanal mustards including Moutarde Ancienne, Moutarde Persil Ail, and Moutarde Douce BIO, produced at the abbey.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bricquebec: French abbey that produces and sells its own artisanal monastic products (cider sauces) via its own shop. Directly comparable as a monastery-operated DTC retail channel selling a similar gift-and-culinary catalog to French consumers.
• Abbaye Saint-Wandrille: Benedictine abbey producing a wide range of artisanal monastic products (nougats, nonnettes, caramels, beer, financiers). Comparable as a monastery operating a multi-category DTC food brand distributed through partner abbeys including Oelenberg.
• Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Paix (Castagniers): Abbey producing artisanal chocolates since 1950. Directly comparable as a French monastery commercializing confections through its own retail and partner monastery distribution, including via Oelenberg's online shop.
• Abbaye de Sept-Fons: Trappist abbey producing artisanal mustards and other monastic goods. Directly comparable as a French monastery operating its own retail line of traditional food products and distributing through partner abbey channels including Oelenberg.
• Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Igny: Cistercian abbey producing Carrés Café Napolitains and chocolate specialties. Both produces and distributes through Oelenberg's shop; comparable as a Trappist/Cistercian monastery commercializing artisanal confections via DTC and partner networks.
• Abbaye de Bonneval: Cistercian abbey in Corrèze producing artisanal chocolates since 1878. Operates its own retail channel and is one of Oelenberg's principal third-party suppliers, making it a directly comparable monastic food producer.

Broad incumbents

• Chimay (Abbaye Notre-Dame de Scourmont): Belgian Trappist abbey producing internationally distributed Chimay beers and cheeses under the ATP认证. Comparable as a globally scaled monastic food business built on abbey heritage, though at significantly larger scale than Oelenberg.
• Meert: Historic French patisserie (est. 1761) selling pastries, chocolates, and confectionery through its own retail network and online store. Comparable as a long-established French artisanal food retailer with curated assortment and gift positioning.
• La Mère Poulard: Iconic French artisanal biscuit and caramel brand sold via retail stores, online, and tourist channels. Comparable as a heritage-rooted French artisanal food retailer with a curated, gift-oriented catalog and tourist cross-channel demand.
• La Vie Claire: Large French organic and specialty food retailer with national retail footprint and e-commerce. Comparable as a French specialty food retailer with curated artisanal SKUs, though at much larger scale and broader assortment than Oelenberg.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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