One of its monks, Dom Pérignon, contributed to the development of sparkling wine in the Champagne region.

The abbey flourished[4] under the Carolingian dynasty and drew great renown thanks to its manuscripts,[5] such as the Ebbo Gospels and perhaps the Utrecht Psalter.

In 841 a priest from Reims stole the relic of the body of Saint Helena from Rome and the reliquary was transferred to the abbey.

The relics attracted pilgrims and the revenues allowed the abbey to purchase lands and vineyards in the vicinity (40 hectares).

The monastery was destroyed but the cellarer was able to hide the relics until they could be safely transported to Paris for public veneration again.