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4 days ago · As chronicler Roger of Howden wrote, "He gave his body to the Abbey of Fontevrault, his heart to the Cathedral of Rouen, and his entrails to the town of Châlus." Rollo (c. 846-c. 928): The Viking warrior who founded the Duchy of Normandy in 911 after signing the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte with French King Charles III. His remains were ...
2 days ago · PHOTO GALLERY - HÔTEL. If you’re curious to discover Fontevraud l’Hôtel before your stay, immerse yourself in its warm, elegant world through these images. Rooms, common areas, exteriors – these photographs will give you a glimpse of your exceptional stay at the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. Discover Fontevraud l'Hôtel in pictures: spend ...
5 days ago · 1054. Charter of Eustace, giving for the weal of his predecessors and of himself and his wife and his daughters who there serve God devoutly as nuns, to the abbey ( ecclesie) of Fontevrault 10 pounds sterling from the tithe of his rents in England. His sons William and Roger join in and confirm this gift.
1 day ago · France is among the globe’s oldest nations, the product of an alliance of duchies and principalities under a single ruler in the Middle Ages. Today, as in that era, central authority is vested in the state, even though a measure of autonomy has been granted to the country’s régions in recent decades. The French people look to the state as ...
2 days ago · 12. Bénouville – Normandie. Last on our list of the best small towns in France to visit is Bénouville. Famous for being the first town to be liberated from the Nazis in World War II, the town is a major pilgrimage site for veterans and anyone interested in the Battle of Normandy.
4 days ago · Arromanches, seaside resort, Normandy région, northwestern France. It lies on the English Channel, 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Bayeux. Arromanches, France. During the Normandy Invasion of World War II, it was part of the Gold Beach landing area and was taken by the British 50th Division on D-Day (June 6, 1944).
5 days ago · Welcome to Abbey of Montmajour. % buffered. 00:00. 00:00. Closed. Next opening on 26 May 2024 at 10:00. See all timetables. Price : 7€. Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU.
