L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes

Esp. Jean-Marie Louvel, 14000 Caen, France

L’Abbaye-aux-Hommes is a former Benedictine monastery in Caen, France, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century.

The abbey church, also known as the Church of Saint-Étienne, is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and is considered one of the most important religious buildings in Normandy. The interior of the church features beautiful vaulted ceilings and elegant stone columns.

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The abbey was built to provide a resting place for William the Conqueror’s remains, and his tomb can still be seen today in the church. The monastery was also an important center of learning and scholarship during the Middle Ages, and it played a key role in the intellectual and cultural life of the region.

Today, the abbey is open to the public, and visitors can explore the church, the cloisters, and other parts of the complex. The site also features a museum with exhibits on the history of the abbey and the city of Caen, as well as a gift shop and a café.

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