Now a beautiful ruin the Abbey of Jumièges was originally a Benedictine monastery which was founded in 654 by Saint Philibert.

Several centuries later it was pillaged and burnt to the ground by Viking invaders before being rebuilt on a larger scale in 942, later it was consecrated by William the Conqueror in 1067. During the following centuries it was enlarged and restored until the French revolution when it was sold off as Biens nationaux or "national property".

Nowadays this romantic ruin is open to the public and is an ideal place to while away an afternoon exploring the abbey and it's grounds.

Where

The Abbey of Jumièges is situated on the north bank of the river Seine in the commune of Jumièges in the Seine-Maritime department.

More Info

The Abbey of Jumièges is open daily throughout the year.
Admission charges 3.50 - 5€

Local Tourist Office
Rue Guillaume le Conquérant
76480 Jumièges
Tel: 0033 (0)2 35 37 28 97

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