William the Conqueror founded the Benedictine Saint-Étienne Abbey in Caen in 1063. It was consecrated in 1077 and the oldest part of it is the church. The choir was given a Gothic makeover in the 13th century and houses William the Conqueror's tomb. The monastery was destroyed during the Wars of Religion and rebuilt around a Tuscan-style cloister in the 18th century. The former monastery buildings are now home to Caen Town Hall and several exhibitions.
Further information
- Free tour
Tourism & Handicap
- Hearing handicap
- Mental handicap
Medias
Opening
Du Monday 31 March 2025 au 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 |
Fermé le jeudi 3 avril en raison du carnaval étudiant.Ouvert les jours fériés de 9h30 à 13h et de 14h à 18h.
Du Sunday 01 June 2025 au 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. |
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Base rate - full rate adultVisite libre : 6€ / 4€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 4€ | 6€ |
Base rate - full rate adultVisite guidée "Un patrimoine d'exception": 9€ / 7€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 7€ | 9€ |
Student rateVisite libre : Étudiants -26 ans 3€ / 2€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 2€ | 3€ |
Student rateVisite guidée : Étudiants -26 ans : 6€ / 5€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 5€ | 6€ |
GratuitiesVisite libre (sur justificatif) : -18ans, habitants de Caen, demandeurs d'emploi, bénéficiaires du RSA, journalistes, habitants des villes jumelles, guides conférenciers, anciens combattants, personne en situation de handicap + 1 accompagnateur. | ||
GratuitiesVisite guidée (sur justificatif) : -18ans, habitants de Caen, demandeurs d'emploi, bénéficiaires du RSA, journalistes, habitants des villes jumelles, guides conférenciers, anciens combattants, personne en situation de handicap + 1 accompagnateur. |
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