jumieges

Jumièges Abbey (Abbaye de Jumièges), the remains of a Benedictine monastery built in the 11th century, is called "the most beautiful ruin of France". It is situated in a small town on the River Seine, west of Rouen. The main structure is the Abbey Church of Notre-Dame, constructed between 1040...

On the street outside the abbey.

The plan of the abbey, showing how it would have looked. The parts in red are what remains now.

Looking towards the remains of the cloister and the church.

Chairs were scattered around so you could sit and enjoy the place.

In the church, looking towards the cloister.

Some of the stone carvings.

Facing the front of the abbey.

Facing the back of the abbey.

Abbey Church of Notre-Dame.

This was once a large monastery complex, built in the 11th century.