The Men's Abbey is one of two religious edifices, along with the Ladies' Abbey, to have been founded in Caen, Normandy by William the Conqueror in 1063.
Saint-Etienne de Caen, a Benedictine abbey commonly referred to as the Men's Abbey was consecrated in 1077. The 18th century monastic buildings now house the Caen City Council. You can enjoy a tour of the cloister, wainscoted rooms adorned with paintings, the Guardroom and the grand staircase.
William the Conqueror's tomb is in the choir of the abbey-church.
Guided tours :
- In French, from October 1st to March 31th from monday to friday at 10:30am and 2:30pm. On Sundays (only during school holidays) at 10:30am, 2:30pm and 4pm.
- From April 1st to June 30th and in September : in french, every day at 10:30am, 2:30pm and 4pm. In English every day at 11am, 1:30pm and 4pm.
- From July 1st to August 31th : in french, every day at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5:30pm. In English every day at 11am, 1:30pm and 4pm.
Base rate - full rate adult :
Between
4,00 €
and
6,00 €
Base rate - full rate adult :
Between
7,00 €
and
9,00 €
Base rate - full rate adult :
Between
9,00 €
and
10,00 €
Student rate :
Between
5,00 €
and
7,00 €
Student rate :
Between
2,00 €
and
3,00 €
School group rate :
Between
0,00 €
and
50,00 €
Other group rate :
Between
3,00 €
and
4,50 €
Rate for adult group :
Between
4,50 €
and
7,00 €
Mean(s) of payments :
Postal or bank cheques,
Carte bleue,
Cash,
Eurocard - Mastercard,
Holiday vouchers,
Contactless payment
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Pets allowed :
no
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