Bayeux Cathedral (12km from Crépon):
Bayeux Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral located in Bayeux, Calvados, the seat of the Diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux. It is a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Situated on the presumed site of the forum of the Gallo-Roman city of Augustodurum, and replacing a Merovingian-era building, the current cathedral was consecrated on July 14, 1077. It forms part of a remarkably well-preserved episcopal complex. The famous Bayeux Tapestry was created for this cathedral. It has been listed as a historical monument since 1862.
Visitation Monastery of Caen (25km from Crépon):
The Visitation Monastery in Caen is a monastery founded by the Order of the Visitation in Caen at the beginning of the 19th century. It replaced the former Visitation convent in Caen, which was dispersed during the French Revolution. The monastery chapel has been listed as a historical monument since November 19, 2002.
Abbaye aux Dames in Caen (27km from Crépon):
Overlooking the city of Caen, the Romanesque abbey church of the Abbaye aux Dames still houses in its choir the tomb of its famous founder, Matilda of Flanders, Duchess of Normandy, Queen of England, and wife of William the Conqueror. From its 11th-century crypt to its 18th-century convent, the Abbaye aux Dames is one of the jewels of Normandy's heritage. Through the guided tour, you will discover 950 years of history of this abbey and its illustrious women!
Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen (23km from Crépon):
Founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror, the Benedictine Abbey of St. Stephen in Caen was consecrated in 1077. The 18th-century monastic buildings, housing the cloister, paneled rooms adorned with paintings, and the Guard Room, now serve as the Town Hall. The abbey church contains William's tomb.
Juaye Mondaye Abbey (23km from Crépon):
Saint-Martin de Mondaye is a Premonstratensian abbey located in Juaye-Mondaye, France, in the Bessin countryside, nine kilometers south of Bayeux. Founded in 1200, it is the only active Premonstratensian abbey in Normandy and comprises more than forty brothers of all generations, spread between Mondaye and its two priories in Conques and Tarbes.
