IMG_8087-IMG_8090 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)...
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)…
IMG_8058 Entrance of the abbey.
Entrance of the abbey.
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IMG_8060 15th century tower which once dominated a now destroyed 14th century church.
15th century tower which once dominated a now destroyed 14th century church.
IMG_8081 15th century tower which once dominated a now destroyed 14th century church.
15th century tower which once dominated a now destroyed 14th century church.
IMG_8082 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.
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.
IMG_8061 The current church is located within a former refectory in an 18th century building.
The current church is located within a former refectory in an 18th century building.
IMG_8063 St Ambroise, 15th century.
St Ambroise, 15th century.
IMG_8064-IMG_8073 The 18th century monastic buildings.
The 18th century monastic buildings.
IMG_8075 Sarcophaegus from the 7th century.
Sarcophaegus from the 7th century.
IMG_8080 Cloister, 17th century.
Cloister, 17th century.
IMG_8076 Cloister, 17th century.
Cloister, 17th century.
IMG_8079 Cloister, 17th century.
Cloister, 17th century.
IMG_8057 Village of Le Bec-Hellouin, next to the abbey.
Village of Le Bec-Hellouin, next to the abbey.

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