Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Sad history of Jumie

Sad history of Jumieges Abbey. Ruins in Normandy, France. Founded by Saint Philibert in the 7th century, Jumieges Abbey was one of the first Benedictine monastery in the lower Seine valley. In his undertaking, Philibert was assisted by Queen Bathilde (680). Of Anglo-Saxon descent, Bathilde was a former slave, sent to Gaul to serve Erchinoald, mayor of the Palace of Neustria. Read more: www.victortravelb...