Attractions and Places To See around Fontaine-L'Abbé - Top 18

This former monastery church, the ruins of which still bear impressive witness to the former size and splendor of the abbey, was not dedicated to one of the many people we venerate as saints, but rather the ONE God in THREE persons - God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God's Holy Spirit - was chosen as its patron saint. Father Reinhard Körner writes about the mystery of the Holy Trinity: "Among the great prayer-givers in the history of Christianity... I found prayer texts in which each of the divine three was explicitly addressed - in the same prayer. When I tried to recite the texts, I could sense that these people had not only had God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit in mind individually - they were addressing a divine community. And it seemed to me that they could only do this in their written prayers because they did it otherwise, quietly in their hearts."

This former monastery church, the ruins of which still bear impressive witness to the former size and splendor of the abbey, was not dedicated to one of the many people who died as martyrs (witnesses of faith) for their Christian beliefs, or who we venerate as blessed or saints because of their exemplary way of life. Rather, this parish has chosen God himself - in the "Holy Trinity" - as its patron saint. According to Christian teaching, we believe in ONE God who exists in THREE persons - God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit. The following description can be found on the EKD (Evangelical Church of Germany) website: "The word tries to express the seemingly impossible, namely that God is three and one at the same time. To understand this, it helps to consider how people have experienced God throughout history: as a creator who loves his world and people like a father loves his children. As a God who became human in Jesus Christ, his Son, and shared human life. And finally, as a God who is still present and alive among people in the Holy Spirit."

The ruins of Brionne Castle were built in the 11th or 12th century, and were once the center of a powerful county. Today, only the base of a tower and a partly ruined keep remain, but they offer a breathtaking view of the valley and the town of Brionne. You can access the site by a path that leaves the town center and goes up the hill.

Magnificent ruin of the priory of the Holy Trinity. Former monastery from the 11th century, part of Norman heritage.

A magnificent place for lovers of old stones.

Le Manoir du Hom is a 16th and 17th century mansion surrounded by water and nature. It is reached by a path that leads to the fish farm of the Fontaine à Roger, and you can admire the beautiful brick and stone pavilions, the half-timbered stables, and the large porch which opens onto a courtyard. central. You can enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding fields, meadows, woods and river. The region is also part of a protected natural area which is home to a variety of flora and fauna. You may be able to spot yellow pigeons, water buttercups, herons or dragonflies during your hike. The Manor of Hom is a hidden gem that will delight history and nature lovers.

A historic and cultural place in the Normandy region. Visit the Priory of the Holy Trinity, a former monastery dating from the 11th century. You can admire the remains of the priory church and discover the surrounding countryside, which offers panoramic views of the Risle valley and the town of Beaumont-le-Roger. The Priory of the Holy Trinity is a place where you can immerse yourself in the rich Norman heritage and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing hike.

The ruins of an 11th century keep are still visible in Brionne. Its commercial activities are geared towards livestock farming and the management of the many surrounding forests. You will not see cultivated fields in the commune, but rather beautiful rivers, meadows and woods.