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

Prices

Base rate - full rate adult : from 4€ to 6 € Base rate - full rate adult : from 7€ to 9 € Base rate - full rate adult : from 9€ to 10 € Student rate : from 5€ to 7 € Student rate : from 2€ to 3 € Gratuities : €
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 guidée 5€ 7€
Student rateTarif étudiant visite libre 2€ 3€
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

Services

  • Shop
  • Bicycle parking
  • Free WIFI