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William the Conqueror founded the Benedictine Saint-Etienne Abbey in Caen in 1063. It was consecrated in 1077 and the oldest part of it is the church. The choir was given a Gothic makeover in the 13th century and houses William the Conqueror's tomb. The monastery was destroyed during the Wars of Religion and rebuilt around a Tuscan-style cloister in the 18th century. The former monastery buildings are now home to Caen Town Hall and several exhibitions.
Further information
- Free tour
Tourism & Handicap
- Hearing handicap
- Mental handicap
Medias
Opening
| 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 |
Closed on Sundays outside school holidays (all areas), as well as on 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 |
Closed on 1 May.
| From Thursday 01 July 2027 to Tuesday 31 August 2027 | |
| 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 |
| From Wednesday 01 September 2027 to Thursday 30 September 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 9h to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| From Friday 01 October 2027 to Friday 31 March 2028 | |
| 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 |
Closed on Sundays outside school holidays (all zones), as well as on 25 December and 1 January.
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite libre : 6€ / 4€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 4€ | 6€ |
| Reduced rateSelf-guided tour: 18–26 years old: €3 / €2 (excluding periods when there is a temporary exhibition with an admission charge). | 2€ | 3€ |
| Reduced rateGuided tour: 18–26 years old: €6 / €5, excluding periods when there is a temporary exhibition with an admission charge. | 5€ | 6€ |
| Low-carbon tariffSelf-guided tour: €5 / €3 (excluding periods when there is a temporary exhibition with an admission charge). | 3€ | 5€ |
| GratuitiesSelf-guided tours (upon presentation of proof): under-18s, residents of Caen, those on minimum income support, journalists, residents of twin towns, tour guides, war veterans, people with disabilities plus one accompanying person. | ||
| GratuitiesGuided tour (upon presentation of proof of eligibility): children under 12, those on minimum income support, journalists, residents of twin towns, tour guides, war veterans, people with disabilities + 1 accompanying person. |
Means of payment
- Carte bleue
- Postal or bank cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
- Eurocard - Mastercard
Proposed services
Equipments
- Paid parking
- Toilets
- Baby changing area
Services
- Shop
- Left luggage
- Defibrillator
- Bicycle parking
- Online shop
- Free WIFI
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Online booking
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