Saint-Evroul Abbey Ruins

Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, France

The Abbey of Saint-Evroul is a former Benedictine abbey, today in ruins. Its name refers to its founder, Ebrulf (Evroul), who founded a hermitage in the forest of Ouche around 560. The abbey was rebuilt around 1000. Robert de Grantmesnil served as abbot of Saint-Evroul, which he helped restore in 1050. He had become a monk at Saint-Evroul before becoming its abbot. Orderic Vitalis entered the abbey as a young boy and later wrote a history of the abbey. Saint-Evroul was famed for its musical programme and eleven monks brought its musical traditions to the abbey of Sant'Eufemia (now part ot town of Lamezia Terme) in Calabria. The abbey was rebuilt again between 1231 and 1284. In 1628 it was closed and demolished finally in the early 1800s.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Rue Principale 203-219, Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, France

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Details

Founded: c. 1000
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.abbayes-normandes.com

Rating

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User Reviews

Jake Belder (2 years ago)
Wonderful bit of history, and the little museum next to it is nicely done, telling the story of the Abbey well. Well worth a stop off if you're in the area. Don't forget to cross the road to see the site of Saint Evroult's miracle.

Vincent Finger (2 years ago)
Very nice visit. These are the open-air remains of what used to be a huge abbey. At the entrance there is a small museum which contains many secrets. Right next to a large leisure center there is enough to spend a very nice half day.

Frank (3 years ago)
Small ruined abbey church, most of it has been pillaged throughout the ages. No toilet or restaurants nearby

Corinne JULIENNE (3 years ago)
Magnificence of a high place. Sensitive to the origin and understanding of history, this place is to be discovered. Peaceful and beautiful☀

Noël Falaize (3 years ago)
Very nice place, party room and lodgings at the top. The pond and concrete activities are a beautiful place ?

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