This monastery complex was built in 1066, which means that it is a fine example of Romanesque architecture. Later modifications resulted in the combination of Gothic influences to the design.
In my opinion, the prettiest area is the courtyard cloister, as the contrast between the brown stones and the green grass is quite pleasing to the eye.
As I said earlier, this complex is not a monastery anymore, as the French Revolution suppressed the monastery. Nevertheless, artifacts of its monastic past still exist. This is a detail of a door, where daily rituals of the monks are posted, listing what times these rituals should happen.
Finally, two shots of the lovely staircase. Climbing them up leads to government offices.
There is the attached church, where William the Conqueror is buried. However I took plenty of pictures inside that I think it is worth dedicating a separate post to that, so stay tuned for it.
