Abbey of Sainte-Trinité
Abbaye aux Dames (Caen)
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Caen
#9 in Caen
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#465 in France
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The Abbey of Sainte-Trinité, also known as the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former Benedictine convent located in Caen, Normandy, France. Founded in 1062 by Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror, it was established as a counterpart to the nearby Abbaye aux Hommes. The abbey is renowned for its Romanesque architectural style, featuring intricate stone carvings and a stunning ribbed vault. The church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, contains the tomb of Matilda herself.
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