Saint Michael’s Abbey

History has always fascinated me. The Internet has given me the opportunity to visit places in the world that I would not have had the chance to visit and learn about otherwise. Today’s Family First Site is one that I truly enjoyed and wanted to share with you, espeically on this Easter holiday.

It is called St. Michael’s Abbey, and is the online site for a Benedictine church that is rich in history and tradition. Here you can travel to the Hampshire-Surrey Border in England, to visit a most beautiful church and abbey. This monastery and mausoleum was built with a commission from the Empress Eugenie, wife of Emperor Napoleon III. It is a lasting monument to their family, as well as the culture of France. Here you can learn about them, as well as taking a fascinating Virtual Reality tour of the grounds (one of the best I have seen anywhere on the web). There is also an in-depth discussion about the life in the monastery, as well as some informative links.
There is a sense of peace and tranquility at this site. It is a very relaxing place to visit one that would be nice to see in person. But until that time passes, the Internet will have to do.
http://www.farnboroughabbey.org/homepage.html