Overlooking the city of Caen, he Romanesque abbey church of the Abbaye aux Dames still houses in its choir the tomb of its famous founder, Matilda of Flanders, Duchess of Normandy, Queen of England and wife of William the Conqueror. From the 11th century crypt to the 18th century convent, the Abbaye aux Dames is one of the jewels of Norman heritage. Through the guided tour, you will discover the 950 years of history of this abbey and its illustrious ladies!
Further information
- Guided tour
- Free tour
Capacity
- Group: 50 people maximum
Opening
| Du Saturday 08 February 2025 au Sunday 02 November 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 8h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 8h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 8h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 8h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 8h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 14h to 18h |
Pour les particuliers : visite guidée tous les jours à 14h30 et 16h y compris les week-end, jours fériés (sauf 25 décembre et 1er janvier et 1er mai).Pour tous : accès au parc de 5 hectares avec un panorama unique depuis le cèdre du Liban sur la ville de Caen.
| Du Monday 04 November 2024 au Friday 07 February 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Saturday | Open from 14h to 17h30 |
| Sunday | Open from 14h to 17h30 |
Pour les particuliers : visite guidée tous les jours à 14h30 en semaine et 14h30 et 16h les week-end, jours fériés et vacances scolaires (sauf 25 décembre et 1er janvier et 1er mai).Pour tous : accès au parc de 5 hectares avec un panorama unique depuis le cèdre du Liban sur la ville de Caen.
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite guidée pour les individuels : 5€. Gratuit pour les moins de 18 ans. | 5€ | |
| Rate for adult groupRéservation obligatoire. | 3€ |
Proposed services
Equipments
- Picnic area
- Auditorium
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Outdoor games
Services
- Shop
- Bicycle parking