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Take your time exploring an architectural masterpiece of medieval and 18th century art founded by William the Conqueror himself! The cloister, calefactory, scriptorium, grand staircase and gatehouse are all open to visitors.
Our tips : Get a €0.50 discount when buying your tickets at the counters of the Caen la mer Tourist Office or directly on our online ticketing platform!
Opening
| From Wednesday 01 July 2026 to Monday 31 August 2026 | |
| 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 |
Monday to Friday: 9am-7pmWeekends and public holidays: 9.30am-7pm
| From Tuesday 01 September 2026 to Wednesday 30 September 2026 | |
| 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 9h to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| From Thursday 01 October 2026 to Wednesday 31 March 2027 | |
| 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 |
Open on Sundays during school holidays only. Open on public holidays except 25 December and 1 January.
| From Thursday 01 April 2027 to Wednesday 30 June 2027 | |
| 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 |
Open at weekends and on public holidays, except 1 May: 9.30 am–1 pm / 2 pm–6 pm.
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rateVisit with paying exhibition | 6€ | |
| Base rateVisit with paying exhibition - Price valid only at the reception desk of Caen la Mer Tourist Office or on reservation.caenlamer-tourisme.fr | 5,50€ | |
| Base rateVisit without paying exhibition | 4€ | |
| Base rateTicket valid only at the reception desk of Caen la Mer Tourist Office or on reservation.caenlamer-tourisme.fr | 3,50€ | |
| Base rateStudent rate under 26 - Visit without exhibition fee | 2€ | |
| Base ratearif student under 26 - Visit without exhibition valid only at Caen la Mer tourist office | 1,50€ | |
| Base rateStudent rate under 26 - Visit with paying exhibition | 3€ | |
| Base rateStudent rate for under-26s - Visit with paying exhibition valid at Caen la Mer Tourist Office | 2,50€ | |
| Free of chargeFree admission for under-18s, residents of Caen and twinned towns, jobseekers, RSA recipients, disabled people and their carers, World War II veterans and veterans of the Second World War, guides, etc. | € |
Means of payment
- Carte bleue
- Debit cards
- Postal or bank cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
- Eurocard - Mastercard
