Jumièges Abbey

Jumièges Abbey was built in 654 AD, with Saint Philibert as its first Abbot. Being located in Normandy near the mouth of the Seine River was a blessing and a curse. Jumièges was very influential in northern France. However, the river also gave access to the Viking invaders.

The Abbey was burned and pillaged in the ninth century.  It was subsequently rebuilt and consecrated again in 1067, with William the Conqueror present at the consecration. That was just a year after his victory in the Battle of Hastings. 

Today, it’s a municipal park, with tours, a gift shop, and operating hours. It’s known as “The most beautiful ruins in France”.

We visited Jumièges Abbey on our way from Mont Saint-Michel to Bayeux. Unfortunately, we arrived just before the lunch hour and the site was closed to new visitors entering. 

Luckily, we brought the drone. So, we went back to the car, enjoyed a ham and cheese on baguette and sent the drone in for our sightseeing.