The Romanesque abbey church Abbaye aux Dames with the church Ste-Trinité, during its restoration in the 1850s/60s and today. It was founded around 1060 by Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror. Matilda's tomb lies in the monastery choir. The church is the counterpart to the Abbaye des Hommes, which was founded by William the Conqueror.
The tympanum on the church portal was added in 1862 during the restoration. It initially caused controversy because the church considered the motif inappropriate, but ultimately was kept (after defense by the famous French architect Viollet-le-Duc). By comparing the two photos, it can be seen that other elements were added or modified later, such as the central window on the façade or the oriel tower.