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Sainte-Croix market fair in Lessay, Normandy region of France

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The abbey church in Lessay, Normandy

The church on the left hand side of the photograph is part of the Benedictine abbey founded in 1056. It was almost entirely destroyed twice - once in 1356 and again in 1944. Although the bombings that Normandy endured in 1944 caused some of the damage, explosives planted by German troops caused the majority of the destruction. The damage did reveal the very heart of the abbey church and the original ribbed vaults which did not become popular until later. To the right of the church were the monastery buildings. Both the church and the adjacent buildings were rebuilt. The church was re-opened in 1958 having being rebuilt in an identical style. The rebuilt monastery buildings became a private dwelling but the church remains at the centre of the town's heritage. Tours of the abbey church are available and permission can be sought to view the cloister and private gardens.

Post and photo by Chris from Normandy Gite Holidays

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Five Things To Do At Lessay Fair

What are the top five things to do at Lessay Fair this weekend?

Walk round the horse fair where more than 1,000 horses, donkeys and ponies will be for sale

Stroll through the famous 'allée des rôtisseurs' - the rows of rotissery vans selling freshly spit roasted lamb

Admire the pets in the children's corner - guinea pigs, rabbits, puppies and kittens

Have fun at the amusement park and funfair

Watch the cattle breeding competition

The fair is taking place from Friday 7th through to Sunday 9th September in Lessay. Entry is free and so is parking. Over 300,000 people are expected over the three day event. The weather last year was a little mixed (video below) but this year the forecast is wall to wall sunshine. You can see more photos of the event here.

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Lessay Abbey in Normandy

Lessay Abbey is an 11th century Benedictine monastery in Normandy. It was built in the Romanesque style and features an early example of the rib vault.

The abbey church was founded in 1056. It suffered enormous damage in 1356 during the Hundred Years War. The damage was repaired and it survived until 1944. It wasn't damaged by the bombings in the region following D-Day. But it was destroyed by fleeing German troops. It was, however, rebuilt in exactly the same style.

The abbey church is free to visit every day between 10am and 6pm. You can find it on 5 rue du Hamet in Lessay. There's parking nearby.

Lessay Abbey is only open to the public on a few days each year. It is featured on the programme for a heritage weekend that takes place in September each year. This year the Journées des Patrimoine will be held on 21st and 22nd September. Groups can also organise a private tour via the local tourist office. Theres' more information on their website.

You can take a look at the abbey church in this video.

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Lessay Abbey in Normandy

Lessay Abbey is an 11th century Benedictine monastery in Normandy. It was built in the Romanesque style and features an early example of the rib vault.

The abbey church was founded in 1056. It suffered enormous damage in 1356 during the Hundred Years War. The damage was repaired and it survived until 1944. It wasn't damaged by the bombings in the region following D-Day. But it was destroyed by fleeing German troops. It was, however, rebuilt in exactly the same style.

The abbey church is free to visit every day between 10am and 6pm. You can find it on 5 rue du Hamet in Lessay. There's parking nearby.

Lessay Abbey is only open to the public on a few days each year. It is featured on the programme for a heritage weekend that takes place in September each year. This year the Journées des Patrimoine will be held on 21st and 22nd September. Groups can also organise a private tour via the local tourist office. Theres' more information on their website.

You can take a look at the abbey church in this video.