Abbaye de Graville, Romanesque abbey in Le Havre, France.
The Abbaye de Graville sits on elevated ground overlooking the Seine estuary, featuring thick stone walls and medieval architectural elements throughout its structure.
The abbey experienced significant expansion during the 11th century under Guillaume Malet de Graville, who returned from the Battle of Hastings with William the Conqueror.
The abbey museum displays an extensive collection of medieval statues from Normandy, along with stone carvings, paintings, engravings, and decorative elements.
The abbey welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering guided tours and educational programs focused on Norman history and architecture.
A romantic cemetery surrounds the abbey, containing graves of Le Havre scholars and merchants with epitaphs connected to Victor Hugo's literary works.
Location: Le Havre
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.50349,0.16492
Latest update: June 7, 2025 00:41
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