Highlight • Religious Site
Jumièges Abbey
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Location: Jumièges, Rouen, Normandy, France
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September 19, 2022
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Mainly remains of the two impressive churches have been preserved. But the gatehouse, the new apartment and the bakery are also still in the extensive park.
Information in German here: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Jumièges
Please note the opening times when visiting. We were surprised by the lunch break from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
•August 11, 2019
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•January 16, 2019
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Today the abbey is a huge, impressive ruin, Victor Hugo called it the most beautiful ruin in France.
During the French Revolution in 1789, the Benedictine monks were expelled and converted the building henceforth as a quarry.
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Location: Jumièges, Rouen, Normandy, France