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Abbaye aux Dames
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: Caen la mer Tourisme / Les Conteurs (RESERVE OT)
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Founded around 1060 by Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, this abbey for Benedictine nuns enjoyed great renown from the 11th century to the French Revolution. Its abbey church - the Holy Trinity church. Its 18th century convent buildings are now home to the Lower Normandy Regional Council. Guided tours every day at 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Visits in both French and English - 1 hour 15 minutes.
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49.1868483-0.3533265
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0 m
Point of Interest updated on 07/05/2024
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OT Caen la Mer
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E-mail : abbayeauxdames@normandie.fr
Telephone : 02 31 06 98 45
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