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L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes
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The Abbey of Saint-Étienne, also known as Abbaye aux Hommes by contrast with the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former Benedictine monastery in the French city of Caen, Normandy, dedicated to Saint Stephen. It was founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror and is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Normandy.
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L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes

Esp. Jean-Marie Louvel, 14000 Caen, France
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The Abbey of Saint-Étienne, also known as Abbaye aux Hommes by contrast with the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former Benedictine monastery in the French city of Caen, Normandy, dedicated to Saint Stephen. It was founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror and is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Normandy.

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attractions: Artothèque Caen, Ducal Palace XIV century, Musée d'initiation à la nature, Grand Auditorium de Caen, Frac Normandie à Caen, Statue de Louis XIV par Louis Petitot 1828 ISMH, The City Theater, Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Gloriette, Sciences Po Rennes, Campus de Caen, Caen Castle, restaurants: Raffaella - Le Clan des Mamma, Pizzas & Cocktails - Caen Saint Sauveur, Saveurs du Viêtnam, Joufflu 1er, Simplexité, Le Bistrot du Palais, Cave Terres de Raisin Caen, Bouillon Caponière, Restaurant MAGMA, Le Diplomate, Fleur du Désert
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5.0
11y

The Abbaye-aux-Hommes (Abbey for Men) was founded by William the Conquerer in the 11th century. Its abbey church, the Romanesque Église St-Etienne, is the finest in Caen.

The church of the Abbaye aux Hommes is made from local Caen stone (also used for Canterbury Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London) and is a Norman Romanesque masterpiece, with a severe unadorned facade flanked by twin Romanesque towers topped with Gothic spires. Rising 84m (276 ft.) high, these helped earn Caen the nickname "city of spires." There is another Romanesque tower over the crossing.

Inside is a long Romanesque nave of the 11th century with a sexpartite vault (a transitional vault on the way to Gothic), an 11th-century transept, and a 13th-century Gothic choir with ambulatory.

An inscribed marble slab in the choir marks the site of William the Conqueror's tomb. Other notable sights include the hand-carved wooden doors and elaborate wrought-iron staircase.

Adjoining the church on the south are the abbey buildings, which were rebuilt in the 18th century. After the Revolution they were occupied by the Lycée Malherbe and now house the Town Hall. The abbey rooms are richly decorated with wrought-iron banisters, fine paneling, and the town's collection of paintings. There is also a large refectory. The cloisters provide a nice view of the...

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1y

Exploring Caen? Don't miss out on a visit to the stunning Abbaye-des-Hommes! This historical gem boasts incredible architecture and a rich heritage that's sure to captivate any visitor. Stroll through the majestic cloisters, marvel at the intricate Gothic design of the church, and soak in the serene atmosphere of the abbey grounds. Whether you're a history buff or simply appreciate beautiful craftsmanship, Abbaye des Hommes is a must-see destination in Caen. Plus, the surrounding area offers plenty of charming cafes and shops to explore after your visit. Definitely add this to your...

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5y

L'Abbazia degli uomini (Abbaye aux Hommes in francese) è, insieme con l'Abbazia delle donne, una delle due grandi abbazie fondate da Guglielmo il Conquistatore a Caen. Sorge a ovest del centro della città nel quartiere di Bourg-l'Abbé. Trasformata in liceo nel XIX secolo, ospita dagli anni 1960 il municipio. L'abbazia è un grande complesso architettonico costruito tra il XI e il XVIII secolo. Dal 1840 è classificata Monumento storico di Francia.[1]

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Tra il I e il III secolo, sull'attuale sede dell'abbazia sorgeva un borgo, situato in prossimità di una strada romana che collegava Augustodurum (l'attuale Bayeux) a Noviomagus Lexoviorum (l'attuale Lisieux).

Questo borgo non era che un vicus senza funzioni politiche o amministrative, tale ruolo era infatti svolto da Aregenua (l'attuale Vieux-la-Romaine), capitale dei Viducassi, ad una quindicina di chilometri a sud di Caen. Gli scavi svolti tra il 1979 e il 1981 nella cinta della vecchia École normale hanno permesso di comprendere meglio l'organizzazione del vicus gallo-romano. Il borgo aveva una vocazione essenzialmente artigiana, come mostrano i resti di un fornace con l'annessa abitazione, una conceria con i bacini per la lavorazione delle pelli e le vestigia di un laboratorio d'ebanisteria con numerose schegge d'osso.

Durante i lavori d'ispezione della Sala delle guardie, nelle vicinanze del municipio, sono state ritrovate anche le fondazioni della cella di un fanum, il tipico tempio gallo-romano. Di pianta rettangolare (6,2 m x 5,25), la cella era costituita pietre grossolanamente squadrate e rivestite verso l'esterno di intonaco dipinto. Sembra che un frammento di muro trovato a 4,5 metri dalla cella corrisponda...

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