Founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror, the Benedictine abbey of Saint Etienne (Saint Stephen) in Caen was consecrated in 1077. The 18th century monastic buildings housing the cloister, the wood-panelled rooms hung with paintings, and the Guardroom are today home to the Caen Town Hall. William the Conqueror is laid to rest in 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 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.
Further information
- Free tour
Tourism & Handicap
- Hearing handicap
- Mental handicap
Medias
Opening
| From Thursday 02 January 2025 to Friday 07 February 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h to 17h |
| From Saturday 08 February 2025 to Sunday 23 February 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h to 17h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
Ouvert les jours fériés de 9h30 à 13h et de 14h à 18h.
| From Monday 24 February 2025 to Sunday 30 March 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h to 17h |
Ouvert les jours fériés de 9h30 à 13h et de 14h à 18h.
| From Monday 31 March 2025 to Saturday 31 May 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h to 17h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
Ouvert les jours fériés de 9h30 à 13h et de 14h à 18h.
| From Sunday 01 June 2025 to Sunday 31 August 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h to 19h |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h to 19h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h to 19h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h to 19h |
| Friday | Open from 9h to 19h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 19h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 19h |
Ouvert les jours fériés de 9h30 à 19h.
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate - full rate adultCircuit découverte : 6€ / 4€ hors période d'exposition temporaire. | 4€ | 6€ |
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite guidée "Un patrimoine d'exception" : 9€ / 7€ hors période d'exposition temporaire. | 7€ | 9€ |
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite guidée "Voyages à travers des siècles d'Histoire" : 10€ / 9€ (tarif réduit : étudiant, carte famille nombreuse, pass Education) - 7€ / 6€ hors période d'exposition temporaire. | 9€ | 10€ |
| Student rateTarif étudiant visite libre | 2€ | 3€ |
| Student rateTarif étudiant visite guidée | 5€ | 7€ |
| GratuitiesHabitants de Caen, moins de 12 ans, RSA, chômeurs, situation de handicap |
Means of payment
- Carte bleue
- Postal or bank cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
- Eurocard - Mastercard
- Contactless payment
Proposed services
Equipments
- Paid parking
- Toilets
- Baby changing area
Services
- Shop
- Bicycle parking
- Free WIFI
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Online booking
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Online booking
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