Ancienne Abbaye Notre Dame de Grestain

Notre-Dame de Grestain Abbey was founded in 1050 by Herluin de Conteville, husband of Arlette, widow of Duke Robert the Magnificent and mother of the Conqueror. Both are buried there. A family abbey, it was much loved by Guillaume who cherished his mother. Located 7 km from Honfleur in protected nature, this almost hidden place appears in its beautiful wooded park where a stream with beneficial waters meanders. You will see its beautiful medieval room from the 12th century, the so-called "chaplain's house", built in 1757 after the destruction of the abbey church, its long stone barn, its chapel and its remarkable enclosure wall.
Open free to the public all year round, the abbey offers a rich program of theater conferences and readings.
In low season it is prudent to telephone the Beuzeville Tourist Information Office 02 32 57 72 10