The Abbatiale de la Sainte Trinité of Fécamp, part II !!!

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Again on my road warrior mode, we set out to new territories ! Well not per se but this time we were in town and saw many things which will share over the coming posts in my blog, We first came to Fécamp, and it was a blast !! We will be back for more for sure, eventually, As you know there is so much to see in my belle France, Let me tell you about a jewel of our time, the abbatiale de la Sainte Trinité of Fécamp, part II !!! And more pictures that should be in my blog of this beautiful abbey ! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite front street aug23

Again, as you know , Fécamp is located in the Seine-Maritime department 76 in the Normandy region of my belle France. Enjoy the additional pictures with some important repeated text as I.

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite side right aug23

The Abbatiale de la Sainte Trinité or Abbey of the Holy Trinity of Fécamp is a Benedictine abbey built within the walls of the castle of the Dukes of Normandy. In a primitive Gothic style with a few Romanesque chapels, it is also a ducal necropolis and a center of the Precious Blood pilgrimage.

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite inside nave to altar aug23

The abbey is the place of celebration in 1002 of the marriage of Æthelred II of England with Emma of Normandy, and of the remarriage of this one in 1017 with Knut II of Denmark.

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite inside chapel de Trepas aug23

Finally , in 2007, a major restoration project begins that will last three years. The same year saw serious damage to the tabernacle housing the Precious Blood, the head of the Virgin present on the right acroterion being broken. On the night of June 1 to 2, 2022, criminals entered the abbey church and stole part of the treasure kept in a piece of furniture in the sacristy, including the reliquary of the Precious Blood. This relic discovered on July 19, 1170, would contain the blood of Jesus Christ, collected by Nicodemus.The legendary story of the Precious Blood of Fécamp took its definitive form following the discovery on July 19, 1171 of two lead cases containing particles of Christ’s blood. The first pilgrimages and accounts of miracles date from the end of the 12C. After a period of decline, the pilgrimage experienced a new success under the Second Empire. The Brotherhood of the Precious Blood was officially founded in 1906.

The Abbatiale de la Sainte Trinité or the Abbey of the Holy Trinity of Fécamp, by its size and the richness of the details of its architecture and its decoration is one of the most curious monuments of the French Middle Ages. Its massive mass at 127 meters in length is larger than many cathedrals. Although as a whole it belongs to the primitive Gothic style, there are also Romanesque parts, chapels in flowery Gothic from the end of the 13C, a chapel of the Virgin in Flamboyant Gothic, which forms, according to Norman usage, a independent building in the extension of the church, Italian marbles and enclosures of the Renaissance, decorations of the 17C. Finally, the Louis XV style has left its mark on the facade clad against the Gothic nave and especially in the choir, with marble coverings trimmed with gilded bronze sconces, the altar and its bold canopy.

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite inside chapel saint Pierre et saint Paul aug23

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite inside pulpit aug23

The abbey had an organ from the 11C. The gallery organ was built in 1746 for the abbey of Montivilliers and installed in the abbey church of Fécamp in 1803. It was completely redone by Cavaillé-Coll in 1883,

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite inside organ choir aug23

Fecamp abbaye de la trinite inside organ back aug23

There you go folks, a hugely must to visit in Fécamp and it was our first stop parking by the Place du Général Leclerc. One of the wonders of my belle France; the Abbey of the Holy Trinity of Fécamp is beautiful. Again, hope you enjoy the post as I

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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