Founded in 1629 for a community of Benedictine nuns, Valognes Abbey received an enthusiastic welcome from the population and in 1646 obtained a patent of protection from King Louis XIII. Following the Revolution of 1789, the sisters were expelled and the building was transformed into a hospital-hospice. This Baroque ensemble, organised around the cloister, presents a remarkable stylistic unity. Guided tours according to the programming of the Pays d'art et d'histoire du Clos du Cotentin and by reservation for adult and school groups. Current hospital.
Ancienne Abbaye bénédictine royale
Lieu VALOGNES
Religious buildings
Informations for groups
- Group type
- Associations, Pensioners, Works committees, Students, Other organised groups, Professional, Educational, Sporting, Young-at-heart seniors
- Type of visit
- Guided visit on request, Educational visit on request
- Average duration
- 1h30
- Bus parking
- Bus parking
Access and location
Adress
1 avenue du 8 Mai
50700 VALOGNES
Contact
Ancienne Abbaye bénédictine royale