The Benedictine Abbey of Saint Etienne of Caen is a wonderful example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. It was founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror and still contains his tomb. The abbey was consecrated in 1077. The 18th century monastic buildings, including the cloister, the panelled rooms decorated with paintings and the Guards' Room, today house the Town Hall.
Further information
- Free tour
Tourism & Handicap
- Hearing handicap
- Mental handicap
Medias
Opening
| From Tuesday 02 May to Friday 30 June | |
| Monday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
Jours fériés : de 9h30 à 13h et de 14h à 18h. Clôture de la billetterie 30 minutes avant la fermeture des espaces.
| From Saturday 01 July to Thursday 31 August | |
| Monday | Open from 8h to 19h |
| Tuesday | Open from 8h to 19h |
| Wednesday | Open from 8h to 19h |
| Thursday | Open from 8h to 19h |
| Friday | Open from 8h to 19h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 19h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 19h |
Jours fériés : de 9h30 à 19h. Clôture de la billetterie 30 minutes avant la fermeture des espaces.
| From Friday 01 September to Saturday 30 September | |
| Monday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
Jours fériés : de 9h30 à 13h et de 14h à 18h. Clôture de la billetterie 30 minutes avant la fermeture des espaces.
| From Sunday 01 October to Sunday 24 December | |
| Monday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 8h to 17h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h to 13h and from 14h to 17h30 |
Dimanche des vacances scolaires et jours fériés : de 9h à 13h et de 14h à 17h30.
| From Tuesday 26 December to Sunday 31 December | |
| Tuesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 8h to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 8h to 17h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h to 13h and from 14h to 17h30 |
Dimanche des vacances scolaires et jours fériés : de 9h à 13h et de 14h à 17h30.
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate - full rate adultCircuit découverte : 5€ / 3€ hors période d'exposition temporaire. | 3€ | 5€ |
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite guidée "Un patrimoine d'exception" : 8€ / 6€ hors période d'exposition temporaire. | 6€ | 8€ |
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite guidée "Voyages à travers des siècles d'Histoire" : 9€ / 8€ (tarif réduit : étudiant, carte famille nombreuse, pass Education) - 7€ / 6€ hors période d'exposition temporaire. | 8€ | 9€ |
| Other group rateTarifs groupes libre et variable selon exposition temporaire | 2€ | 3,50€ |
| GratuitiesGratuités : habitants de Caen (circuit découverte uniquement), personnes de moins de 18 ans, personnes en situation de handicap titulaires d'une carte d'invalidité ainsi qu'une personne accompagnatrice, anciens combattants, demandeurs d'emploi et bén |
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
