Overlooking the city of Caen, the Romanesque abbey of the Abbaye aux Dames is one of the jewels of Norman heritage. It 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 abbey church and its illustrious ladies cover 950 years of history. The convent buildings now house the headquarters of the Normandy Regional Council.
Further information
- Guided tour
- Free tour
Opening
| From Sunday 01 January to Sunday 31 December | |
| 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 à 16h y compris week-end et jours fériés (sauf les 1er janvier, 1er mai et 25 décembre).Pour tous : accès au parc de 5 hectares avec un panorama unique depuis le cèdre du Liban sur la ville de Caen.
| From Tuesday 02 January to Tuesday 31 December | |
| 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 à 16h y compris week-end et jours fériés (sauf les 1er janvier, 1er mai et 25 décembre).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 € / adulte. Gratuit pour les moins de 18 ans. | 5€ | |
| GratuitiesVisites libres gratuites. |
Means of payment
- Debit cards
- Postal or bank cheques
- Cash
Proposed services
Equipments
- Picnic area
- Auditorium
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Outdoor games
Services
- Shop
- Play area
- Bicycle parking
