We Visit L'Abbaye Aux Dames
Queen Matilde, Abesse Madame Foulay de Resse', and Charlotte Corday
The Abbaye aux Dames Church (Women's Abbey) dedicated to the Holy Trinity was begun in 1062 and was the home of an order of Benedictine nuns led at first by the Queen Matilde herself. This view shows the front façade. Steeples which used to crown the towers were destroyed during the 100 years war and were never replaced.
A meeting room in the converted nun's residence is hung with authentic Aubuisson tapisstries. Students in the group stand in front of one of these.
The grand staircase in the Abbaye aux Dames is graced with a marble carving of Christ which was damaged during the protestant revolt.
The view of the Church of the Holy Trinity (Abbey aux Dames) looking toward the apse of the church.
The Tombe of Queen Matilde who died in 1130.
View of the Abbaye aux Dames from the top of a local hill
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Below: The cloister of the Abbaye aux Dames.
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