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Abbaye aux Dames

Place de la Reine-Mathilde, 14035 Caen, France
33 2 31 06 98 98
Ranked #3 of 7 attractions in Caen
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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La Foret-Auvray, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Great church, and full of history for anyone interest in William the Conquerer More

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Percy, France
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Yes another abbaye, but beautiful and moving and if you're in Caen, why not visit More

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Portsmouth UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2011
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We walked through the Chateau grounds and followed the road signs to the Abbaye aux Dames and we were not disappointed. This fantastic church is light airy and has some of the most beautiful stonework-the lack of information in the church did not prove troublesome. The beauty of the church is worth the visit and comparisons can be made to... More

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Worcester, UK
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2010
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Final resting place of Queen Matilda, William the Conquerors wife. Takes 5 minutes to go around. No interpretation etc. I only say I would recommend it because if you go to see Williams tomb, see Matilda's More

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Bastogne
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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Toscana
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2011
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