Old St. Stephen's Church Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The old church of Saint-Etienne, adjacent to the Men's Abbey of Caen, is a Gothic church built in the 11th century, but it was destroyed in World War II, and now it is a relatively dilapidated ruin.
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truly magisterial
Visited mainly as the final resting place of William the Conqueror, this abbey church is one of the finest examples of Norman Romanesque architecture in France. Its imposing footprint takes up most of...
This church, originally the mens' abbey, whereas the womens is located across town, is famously William the Conqueror's final resting place. Worth seeing the tomb inscription and the church itself. Th...
The Saint Etienne Church rises within the Men Abbey in downtown Caen. Its striking two towers are visible from almost all over the city. Beware the entrance is on the opposite side of the towers. The...
On our short stop-over in the city of Caen we had the opportunity to have a quick visit of this church who has a nice garde in front of it. Anyhow the Saint-Etienne church of Caen, who was formerly th...
truly magisterial
Visited mainly as the final resting place of William the Conqueror, this abbey church is one of the finest examples of Norman Romanesque architecture in France. Its imposing footprint takes up most of...
Tomb of William the Conqueror
This church, originally the mens' abbey, whereas the womens is located across town, is famously William the Conqueror's final resting place. Worth seeing the tomb inscription and the church itself. Th...
Romanesque beauty housing the Conqueror's tomb
The Saint Etienne Church rises within the Men Abbey in downtown Caen. Its striking two towers are visible from almost all over the city. Beware the entrance is on the opposite side of the towers. The...
Great!
Wanted to see the tomb of William the Conquerer and were not disappointed in seeing that or the church...keep an eye out for the bones!
Sightseeing in France,
On our short stop-over in the city of Caen we had the opportunity to have a quick visit of this church who has a nice garde in front of it. Anyhow the Saint-Etienne church of Caen, who was formerly th...