The Ladies' Abbey in Caen, is a Benedictine abbey founded circa 1060 by William the Conqueror's wife, Matilda of Flanders. The splendid Romanesque church houses the tomb of its famous founder. The 18th-century monastic buildings are now home to the headquarters of the Normandy Regional Council. The guided tour includes the 11th-century crypt, which is otherwise closed to visitors. The five-hectare grounds are also well worth the detour, offering splendid panoramic views over Caen.
Further information
- Guided tour
- Free tour
Opening
| From Thursday 02 May to Tuesday 24 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 Thursday 26 December 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 |
| 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.
Proposed services
Equipments
- Picnic area
- Auditorium
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Outdoor games
Services
- Shop
- Play area
- Bicycle parking
