Grestain Abbey in brief
Arlette, Guillaume and the others…
Founded in 1050 by Herluin de Conteville, husband ofArlette, “widow” of Duke Robert the Magnificent and mother of William the Conqueror, Grestain Abbey is nestled in the heart of a wooded park, crossed by a stream with beneficial waters.
Today, the park of the old abbey is the burial place of Arlette, Herluin and several members of the ducal family. And today only a few buildings remain, including the chapel and the abbot's home.
Grestain Abbey,
an essential cultural space
Come attend a show, theater ou concert, by candlelight, its old stones will enchant you. There cultural programming is diverse (conference, theater, concert, guided tours, etc.) and accessible to all (children, teenagers, adults, etc.). The hospitality of its hosts is very warm and Nicolas Wapler, the owner, is inexhaustible with legends and anecdotes.
A real place to meet and get away from it all, activities are to be expected all year round.
Theater, reading, conferences…
Grestain's diary
Location
Follow Clémence and Camille
During their Happy Mops, Clémence and Camille dedicated a stage of their medieval road trip to Grestain Abbey. Meeting with Nicolas, owner of the place and passage through the miraculous spring, without forgetting the stele in memory of Arlette.
Highlights at the abbey
The medievals of Grestain
What if you stayed to sleep?
It's very close to the abbey
Discover the rich heritage of our territory!
