Vestiges de l'Abbaye Saint-Bertin

Romantic ruins in a green setting, this site is one of the cradles of the town. Founded in the 7th century by Omer and his companions Momelin, Ebertram and Bertin, Saint-Bertin was one of the first Benedictine abbeys north of Paris, and also one of the most powerful. The abbots were great patrons of the arts, and many of their works can be found in museums around the world. The abbey's grounds are full of charm, and the way they have been laid out makes it easy to imagine their original...