Women's Abbey, Caen
Restoration of the abbey dating back to the 11th century, reorganized in the 18th century. Since then, it has served many purposes, ending up as a hospital and then left empty. It now houses the Regional Council.
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Project details
Title: | Women's Abbey, Caen |
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Entr. year: | 1988 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | France |
Town: | Caen |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Abbey |
Actual use: | Seat of the regional government |
Built: | 11th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | George Duval, Lisieux |
The Jury's citation: | "Pour l'importante restauration de l'Abbaye aux Dames datant du XIeme siecle pour servir de siege au Conseil Regional" |
GPS: | 49°11'13.9"N 0°21'9.6"W |
Web, Links: | www.caen-tourisme.fr/en/discover-caen/william-the-conqueror/abbaye-aux-dames |
Description:
Restoration of the abbey dating back to the 11th century, reorganized in the 18th century. Since then, it has served many purposes, ending up as a hospital and then left empty. It now houses the Regional Council.
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