Saint-Wandrille Abbey
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The Abbey of Saint Wandrille was founded by Saint Wandrille in the mid-seventh century on the banks of the Seine, in Normandy (France). Today it is an impressive monument, a unique spiritual and cultural inheritance that the monks continue to inhabit.
Two major works are to achieve in order to preserve this architectural patrimony.
- PROJECT #1: RESTORE THE GOTHIC CLOISTER The cloister of Saint-Wandrille, one of the two complete Gothic cloisters in Upper Normandy, suffers the ravages of humidity: soil in peril, stones and gnawed sculptures, development of moss and algae... The restoration has begun in 2018 but it is still in progress.
- PROJECT #2: REHABILITATE THE "EAST" WING OF THE ABBEY Accidentally destroyed in the 19th century, the extremity of this building, of Maurist architecture, must imperatively be consolidated. The choice was made to extend it, which will allow the creation of new essential spaces: a library, to protect unique manuscripts and books of the Abbey, as well as an infirmary to care for the most fragile.
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To know more about the restoration works in our Abbey, please visit: https://st-wandrille.com/en/bathildis/
To learn more about our current life, spirituality, visits and spiritual retreats: https://st-wandrille.com/en/