Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille
Founded in the 7th century. this was one of the first Benedictine abbeys in Normandy. Its founder, Wandrille, a relation of the Carolingian kings, was a notable personality. A number of great abbots succeeded him, and the abbey became an important spiritual and intellectual centre
Right on the village square, one enters the abbey through the lovely Pelican gate, which gives access to the forecourt surrounded by Maurist
buildings. They form
the boundaries of the enclosure: the space set aside for the monks' of the current monastic community. The vestiges of the mediaeval period include the remains of the 14th century abbey church, whose north transept adjoins the cloisters, with its admirable Flamboyant Gothic decorations. The current church has been installed in a 13th century barn that was moved and re-erected in 1969.
Founded in the 7th century. this was one of the first Benedictine abbeys in Normandy. Its founder, Wandrille, a relation of the Carolingian kings, was a notable personality. A number of great abbots succeeded him, and the abbey became an important spiritual and intellectual centre
Right on the village square, one enters the abbey through the lovely Pelican gate, which gives access to the forecourt surrounded by Maurist buildings. They form the boundaries of the enclosure: the space set aside for the monks' of the current monastic community. The vestiges of the mediaeval period include the remains of the 14th century abbey church, whose north transept adjoins the cloisters, with its admirable Flamboyant Gothic decorations. The current church has been installed in a 13th century barn that was moved and re-erected in 1969.