William the Conqueror founded the Benedictine Saint-Étienne 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 Friday 02 January 2026 to Thursday 31 December 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 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h to 18h |
29/09-31/03 : Lundi-jeudi 9h-18h. Vendredi 9h-17h. Samedis, dimanches des vacances scolaires et jours fériés : 9h30-13h / 14h-18h.01/04-25/06 (fermé 01/05) : Lundi-jeudi 9h-18h. Vendredi 9h-17h. Week-ends et jours fériés : 9h30-13h / 14h-18h.26/06-28/09 : Lundi-vendredi 9h-19h. Week-ends et jours fériés 9h30-19h.Fermé 25/12, 01/01, 01/05, tous les week-ends de janvier hors vacances scolaires.
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite libre : 6€ / 4€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 4€ | 6€ |
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite guidée "Un patrimoine d'exception": 9€ / 7€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 7€ | 9€ |
| Student rateVisite libre : Étudiants -26 ans 3€ / 2€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 2€ | 3€ |
| Student rateVisite guidée : Étudiants -26 ans : 6€ / 5€ hors période d'exposition temporaire payante. | 5€ | 6€ |
| GratuitiesVisite libre (sur justificatif) : -18ans, habitants de Caen, demandeurs d'emploi, bénéficiaires du RSA, journalistes, habitants des villes jumelles, guides conférenciers, anciens combattants, personne en situation de handicap + 1 accompagnateur. | ||
| GratuitiesVisite guidée (sur justificatif) : -18ans, habitants de Caen, demandeurs d'emploi, bénéficiaires du RSA, journalistes, habitants des villes jumelles, guides conférenciers, anciens combattants, personne en situation de handicap + 1 accompagnateur. |
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
- Defibrillator
- Bicycle parking
- Free WIFI
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