Abbey of Bec-Hellouin
Abbey of Bec-Hellouin
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The majestic and peaceful Abbey of Notre-Dame-du-Bec stands in the heart of the Bec valley, on the banks of the narrow river that gives the site its name. This charming abbey, which has once again housed a community of Benedictine monks since 1948, features some of the finest ecclesiastical architecture of the 17th and 18th century. The tour includes the cloister, the 15th century bell tower of Saint-Nicolas, the monastic quarters, the abbey church and concludes with a display of crafts and artefacts made by the monks. Open: > 1st October to 31st May: from Monday to Saturday: tours at 10.30 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. ; Sundays and public holidays: tours at noon, 3 p.m., 4 p.m. > 1st June to 30th September: from Monday to Friday: tours at 10.30 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. ; Sundays and public holidays: tours at noon, 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Ann H
Spalding, UK45 contributions
Jul 2022
Lovely village very pretty. Did the tour of the abbey very interesting the lady only spoke French but were lucky to have a nice young french man and his American girlfriend on same tour and he translated for us the bits we didn’t understand. Tour only cost €6 each so very responsible. Lots of cafe/bars and eatery’s for size of village.
Written July 23, 2022
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Conor M
15 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We came across this beautiful town by accident, it is one of the most beautiful villages we have ever visited. Ideal location for a picnic or lunch and then to take an afternoon stroll around the historic village, we where travelling with 2 young kids my wife and myself. Definitely worth a day trip or a visa if passing
Written February 19, 2022
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saritrace
Amsterdam, The Netherlands288 contributions
Jun 2021
The location is lovely. But there isn't that much to see at the abbey itself, and a total lack of information makes for an underwhelming visit. The village itself is very pretty. A nice place to stop for lunch and a stroll. We combined our visit with one to chateau d'harcourt (5km away) and it's arboretum which made it worthwhile.
Written June 15, 2021
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annette s
Jersey, UK74 contributions
Sept 2020
This is such a beautiful village and suck a shame that we went out of season as most things were closed. We enjoyed our walk around the church and abbey and we’re lucky enough to partake in a service with the Benedictine monks which was a first for us. Their voices were beautiful. Well worth a visit.
Written September 7, 2020
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jill H
Stretton on Fosse, UK82 contributions
Aug 2019
Prettiest village I have ever been to and the abbey is gorgeous. There are a couple of good restaurants in the village and the voie verte goes through it for walking or cycling
Written August 28, 2019
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emp e
Shoalhaven, Australia154 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The setting in the countryside and close to the nearby village is beautiful. The inside of the church in the Abbey grounds is stunning its simplicity and austere and elegant design. An ideal setting for contemplation. The grounds include a separate bell tower which evokes the varied and fascinating history and significance of the abbey. The abbey buildings are also very impressive. The monks make fine ceramics in the monastery and these are on sale in a shop near the reception area.
Written June 7, 2019
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StAlbansWilbo
High Wycombe, UK509 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
The village of Bec - Hellouin is a gem and rightly vaunted as one of France's prettiest. We arrived and were luckily able to park near the abbey in what is a relatively small car park. There was no charge and one was almost immediately struck by the peace and calm that enveloped the whole situation. Through the main gates was the separated bell tower, a building with a small shop and a small walk away the church, which was the epitomy of simplicity. It pervaded a calmness and a quiet that was perversely so tangible. A truly lovely place and one can well understand why it is a practicing monastery. The shop contains a variety of products from a number of monasteries including jams, wines etc some ceramics made at the abbey, books and a good selection of cd's and proved an excellent way to make a contribution.
Written September 24, 2018
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JohnCracknell
Hayling Island, UK1,228 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
The Abbey is reached by crossing the village green. It is very well kept. It is well worth a visit whilst visiting this beautiful village.
Written August 16, 2018
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Ann H
York, UK2,499 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
The village of Le Bec-Hellouin is one of the prettiest villages we have seen for a long time with gorgeous colourful cottages, a few eateries and this abbey which is amazing. We didn't pay for the tour but just wandered around taking in the architecture and imagining life as it would have been. There is a lot of archaelogical working going on at the present time, but this will be uncovering more and more history which has to be a good thing. I would go back again tomorrow if we lived nearer.
Written August 1, 2018
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belasajt
France72 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
I walked on the former railroad which has been turned into a motorized vehicle free road in the woods and enjoyed a peaceful time before arriving to the village of Le Bec Hellouin.
The bell tower is amazing even though I couldn’t get in.
A mass was ongoing in the church part and the bells were ringing which made a special atmosphere.
It’s a beautiful place under some outside works .
Make sure you have a look in the village too.
The bell tower is amazing even though I couldn’t get in.
A mass was ongoing in the church part and the bells were ringing which made a special atmosphere.
It’s a beautiful place under some outside works .
Make sure you have a look in the village too.
Written July 21, 2018
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joe141
Baton Rouge, LA35 contributions
How do you get there?
David P
17 contributions
From the USA I guess you will be flying to Paris Charles de Gaulle. That is to the north east of Paris. Le Bec is pretty much west of Paris. There are trains from Paris to Bernay the nearest largish town, then I guess taxi or hire car. Alternatively hire car from CDG, though the Paris peripherique can be pretty bad for the uninitiated. Might be worth planning a route through the countryside to the north of Paris.
Whatever, Google maps will help...
Hope you get here. Enjoy!!!
vincie13
Marseille, France
Comment réserver pour quelques jours ?
ParisRichie75
Paris234 contributions
Il suffit de téléphoner à l'Abbaye. Numéro introuvable sur les pages jaunes, mais téléphonez au presbytère de Brionne (juste à coté) pour qu'ils vous renseignent. 02 32 44 81 88
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