The benedictine abbey of Le Bec-Hellouin was founded in 1034. It became one of the most powerful abbeys in the 11th century, and one future pope (Alexander II)…
Entrance of the abbey.
15th century tower which once dominated a now destroyed 14th century church.
15th century tower which once dominated a now destroyed 14th century church.
Location of the former main abbey church, built in the 14th century, destroyed in the early 19th century after it was sold as a stone quarry.
The current church is located within a former refectory in an 18th century building.