Free visit of the Abbey of Almenêches

Name: Free visit of the Abbey of Almenêches
Start: 2022-09-17T09:30:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Abbatiale Sainte-Opportune d'Almeneches

Abbey founded in the 14th century, burned in 1308 then rebuilt in cruciform form.

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

CDC des sources de l'Orne

Abbey founded in the 14th century, burned in 1308 then rebuilt in cruciform form. Reformed by several 15th abbesses it was rebuilt in 1534 "new building" of gothic appearance with a choir for the nuns and a transept. In 1652 construction of a new heart and two side chapels, parish church since 1750 with a magnificent altarpiece. Come discover the Abbey during the weekend in autonomy but also on Sundays from 14:30 to 17:30 in guided tour.

About the location

Abbatiale Sainte-Opportune d'Almeneches

Place de l'église, 61570 Almeneches

Orne
Normandie

Abbey based(established) in the XIVth century, the brulée in 1308 then rebuilt under cross-shaped shape. Reformed by several abbesses of the XVth century she was rebuilt in 1534 " new building " of Gothic aspect with a chorus(choir) for the nuns and a transept. In 1652 construction of a new heart and of two side chapels, parish church since 1750 endowed with a splendid retable.