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Abbey Saint Georges de Bosherville
Cristian_Uluru Says: The abbey was founded in 1114 upon the site of a pagan sanctuary and it is one of the best examples of Norman Gothic architecture. This abbey was never destroyed neither rehandled in substantial way, introducing so a notable artistic uniformity.
Cristian_Uluru Says: The white aisle of the abbey is very bright and introduces imposing pillars that form stately arcades. Fantastic are the Romanesque capitals with figures of the Will. On the walls of the central tower you can see some images that remember the Rooster-Romanesque origin....
Cristian_Uluru Says: The façade of the abbey is decorated with geometric motives that seem very modern if yous thought that It was made among 1080 and 1125.
hquittner Says: St. Georges Abbey Church of St.-Martin-de-Boscherville originally bore the name of the Abbey but was renamed St. Martin and declared it the parish church during the Revolution and thus was saved although most of the monastery was destroyed. It is a fine example of Norman...
hquittner Says: The church is Norman Romanesque and is interesting for its elements that herald the future Gothic style. It has a three story elevation with a gallery-tribune most prominent at the crossing and a clerestory passage with wide windows above it. The roofing in the apse area is...
Cristian_Uluru Says: In the garden of the abbey the monks cultivate medicinal plants. From the hill it is possible to have a good view on the whole building.
L'Abbaye St-Georges de Boscherville
sue_stone Says: L'Abbaye St-Georges de Boscherville is located in the village of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, 8km west of Rouen. The Abbey was founded on a pagan sanctuary in 1114. It is quite a unique Abbey, as it wasn't ever destroyed and re-built, so you can really get a feel for the...
sue_stone Says: In June/July 2006 we had a 9 day driving holiday in France. We caught a car ferry from Dover to Calais, drove down through Normandy, popped into Brittany and then caught the ferry back to Dover from Boulogne-sur-Mer.We chose to take our own car over, as the cost of the ferry...
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In the garden of the abbey the monks cultivate medicinal plants. From the hill it is possible to have a good view on the whole building.
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L'Abbaye St-Georges de Boscherville
On our trip to Normandy in we spent a day exploring the Abbey Route (D982) which follows the Seine Valley just west of Rouen. One of the Abbeys we visited was L'Abbaye St-Georges de Boscherville in...
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The Abbaye Saint Georges de Boscherville
The Abbay of Saint Georges de Boscherville is located in the small village Saint Martin de Boscherville. You can see it following the Abbay Route (D982): the town is just 10 Km from Rouen. Enjoy...
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We visited the Abbey Church of St.-Georges at St.-Martin-de-Boscerville as part of a day of travel from Rouen to Bayeux (via Honfleur). We followed it with a stop at Jumieges but skipped St. Wandrille...
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