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
| Du Thursday 02 January 2025 au 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 |
| Du Saturday 08 February 2025 au 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.
| Du Monday 24 February 2025 au 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.
| 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 |
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. |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Online booking
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Online booking
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