Clinging to the hillside, Graville Abbey towers over Le Havre and the river Seine. The church shows all the features of Norman Romanesque architecture except for the choir that was rebuilt during the Gothic period. The monastic buildings (12th and 18th centuries) now hold a museum. Guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 pm.
Abbey-church of the 11th and 13th centuries famous for the storied capitals of its columns. Couvent buildings in the Gothic style, containing documents on the history of the abbey, and a major collection of religious art. Retrospective history of humain habitation with some one hundred scale models.
Religious art, History
Facilities : Baby changing area, Covered picnic area
Services : Shop
Activities available on site : Temporary exhibitions, Junior workshop, Conferences, Specialist conferences
Private visits
The visit lasts approximately : 75 min
Languages spoken : English
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Methods of payment : Vouchers, Carte bleue, Postal or bank cheques, Holiday vouchers, Cash