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The Plan de Rome is a unique 70m² model made by the Norman architect Paul Bigot between 1900 and 1940 at Caen University, near the castle. The scale model of ancient Rome during the reign of Constantine the Great in the 4th century is listed as a Monument Historique. Available to book: guided tour of P. Bigot's model, audiovisual show, virtual model. Duration: 1 hr.
Further information
- Free tour
Opening
| From Sunday 17 August 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 7h30 to 20h |
| Tuesday | Open from 7h30 to 20h |
| Wednesday | Open from 7h30 to 20h |
| Thursday | Open from 7h30 to 20h |
| Friday | Open from 7h30 to 20h |
| Saturday | Open from 8h to 19h |
Du lundi au vendredi, de 8h à 16h, la maquette est éclairée automatiquement. En dehors de ces horaires, un interrupteur en libre-service permet d’éclairer la maquette à volonté.
| From Tuesday 06 January 2026 to Friday 24 July 2026 | |
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
| From Monday 17 August 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026 | |
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate - full rate adultVisite commentée (sur réservation). | 6€ | |
| Base rate - full rate adult | 7,50€ | |
| GratuitiesEntrée libre. La maquette est visible librement aux heures d’ouverture de la MRSH. |
Means of payment
- Carte bleue
- Debit cards
- Postal or bank cheques
- Cash
Proposed services
Equipments
- Auditorium
- Bar, cafeteria, tea room
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Free parking
Services
- Bicycle parking
