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To see: Jumieges Abbey is one of the most beautiful ruins in France, according to Victor Hugo. It was once one of the largest Benedictine monasteries in the West, with a reputation to match. Founded on royal land in 654 by Saint Philibert, the abbey had a tumultuous history, with alternating periods of destruction and reconstruction. After the French Revolution, much of the monastery was demolished and its stone sold off, until it eventually passed into the hands of more conservation-minded owners who put a halt to the desecration. It was purchased by the French Government in 1946. This historic monument is notable for its striking proportions and remarkable architectural features. Its twin towers, some forty-six metres high, still overshadow the meanders of the nearby Seine. Today, Jumièges Abbey is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Normandy. Rouen is linked with many historic figures, including Richard the Lion Heart and Joan of Arc, as well as the playwright Pierre Corneille and novelist Gustave Flaubert. With its pedestrian-only historic centre, the “city of a thousand steeples” so beloved of Victor Hugo is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll.The capital of Normandy boasts an exceptional historical, cultural and architectural heritage, and exciting discoveries await you around every corner. Half-timbered houses vie for attention with Gothic masterpieces like the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the law courts, two Renaissance marvels - the Great Clock and the Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde - and some truly superb townhouses. As the quays along the Seine are just as vibrant and bustling as ever, you will certainly not have time feel bored in Rouen

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