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2naSalit

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Sat Mar 7, 2026, 06:08 PM

Mar 7

Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen
The Abbey of Saint-Étienne, also known as Abbaye aux Hommes by contrast with the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former Benedictine monastery in the French city of Caen, Normandy, dedicated to Saint Stephen. It was founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror and is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Normandy...

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I have been to a couple Cathedrals in England and found them fascinating. We have them here in the NE area of the US but they aren't the same somehow.

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From Wiki... 2naSalit Mar 7 #1

Majestic Old Crank. Gorgeous stained glass. Thanks for the war damage perspective. George McGovern Mar 7 #2

Thanks Old Crank Mar 8 #3