visiting normandy – the abbey of st georges de boscherville

by Sharon Santoni

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Few words again today, just some pictures to share a place we stopped off at yesterday, because my guests wanted to mix a little history in with their brocante.

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Here is the Abbey of St Georges de Boscherville.  A 12th century monument that has evolved through history, housed monks, and is today maintained and restored in beautiful detail.

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The abbey itself is used each Sunday for Mass and is open to the public the rest of the time, while the remains of the monastery is open to visitors who can walk around freely or choose to be guided.

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The gardens are being restored to their original 17th century splendour and it is a joy to wander from the potager to the fruit orchard to the small vineyard on the south facing hill and finally to the scented garden.

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You can find more details here, and next time you are in Normandy make a note to stop off and book a guided tour.

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St Georges de Boscherville

 

12 comments

Martine Alison April 30, 2014 - 8:01 am

Bonjour,

Un lieu serein… Des photos magnifiques.
Merci pour ce partage.

Gros bisous

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Esther George April 30, 2014 - 8:21 am

Hi Sharon I would not be able to utter a word walking around this beautiful Abbey and it’s enchanting grounds. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs. Till next time Regards Esther from Sydney.

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Jeanne McKay Hartmann April 30, 2014 - 1:49 pm

So beautiful, Sharon. I would love a guided tour. The lilac, wisteria and lily of the valley are so charming – I can smell them from here. Your guests must be having the most delightful time! XO

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Gail April 30, 2014 - 3:10 pm

Inspiring photographs! You have challenged me to incorporate wisteria vines into my garden. Any tips? Wish me luck!

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Colleen Taylor April 30, 2014 - 4:27 pm

What a sight to behold Sharon! The gardens, the limestone, the statue of Mary, Lily of the Valley, oh my, this is breathtaking! I would love to see this place. Thank you for this post.XX

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Peggy Braswell April 30, 2014 - 5:16 pm

absolutely beautiful + will put that one on my bucket list + thanks. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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Joanne Boulter April 30, 2014 - 8:53 pm

Oh do I want to visit. Thank you so much for bring this beauty into my life. So LOVERLY!
Luv, Jo XX00

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Leslie in Portland, Oregon May 1, 2014 - 12:33 am

What a beautiful place! And thank you for the photographs of Lily of the Valley on this eve of May 1. (I have fond memories of the custom, in French Switzerland, of bringing Lily of the Valley posies to one’s mother on that date.) And is that white Bleeding Heart in the third row of photographs? All of my late April favorites, in such a lovely setting. Thank you, Sharon.

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Anna Conway May 1, 2014 - 12:21 pm

Beautiful!!!

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Sharon May 1, 2014 - 9:58 pm

Bonjour Sharon,
Thank you for sharing your life in Normandy. It truly inspires me to want to explore France more and more. I love the history, language and gourmet delights it offers, particularly the north. Would love to come and visit you one day.
Merci beaucoup
Sharon – Sunshine Coast – Australia

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Auntybelle May 3, 2014 - 11:16 am

My gracious, this is an exquisite place! Would love to visit this lovely abbey. I have been to an abbey near you, Bec Hellouin, also fairy tale perfect.

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