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St
Andre en Gouffern Abbey
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Founded
in 1131 by William TALVAS, earl of Perche first consecration
in 1143, second one under the name of Origendly, Belonged to
the order of S which rollied to order of Citeaux in 1147.
The abbey was rebuilt in destroyed 1356 by a fire then damayed
by the troop of H IV deving the siege of Falaise.
No more render the rules of religions people from 1555 it began
to devrate in 1790 only 6 months remained.
In 1790 monastery is sold and worked as a slone pet
Bulding shouldered by elegant buttresses.
The hall is vaulted with gothic arches wich are set on thin
pillers and consoles in shape of an elbow.
The different openings especially the main vay are ligtened
by stained glass. |
Opened from july 14th till september 21st
Wenesday to sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm
and all year long on produce you
Phones: +33(0)2 31 90 41 08 or +33(0)1 46 61 99 09
Exhibition
François COCHIN
From july 14th till september 21st
Wenesday to sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm
Discover surprising Normandy with this exhibition
of immersives pictures of the norman heritage.
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