Founded in around 1063 by William the Conqueror, the prestigious Sainte Etienne de Caen Benedictine abbey, known as the Abbey aux Hommes (the Men's Abbey), was consecrated in 1077. Its 11th–13th-century abbey church constitutes one of the most monumental religious buildings in Normandy. The 18th-century monastic buildings (panelled rooms, paintings, staircases, cloisters) house the City Hall. The Abbaye aux Hommes forms part of the Circuit on the Route of Canadian Remembrance, paying tribute to the 500,000 Canadian soldiers who fought to deliver freedom to the French people on two occasions in the 20th century. Find all the information on the flyer dedicated to the Route of Canadian Remembrance: https://www.calameo.com/read/00600805887576a769bcb
Further information
- Free tour
Tourism & Handicap
- Hearing handicap
- Mental handicap
Medias
Opening
| From Sunday 01 March 2026 to Tuesday 31 March 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 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h30 and from 14h to 18h |
| From Wednesday 01 April 2026 to Thursday 30 April 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 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h30 and from 14h to 18h |
| From Saturday 02 May 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 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 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h30 and from 14h to 18h |
| From Wednesday 01 July 2026 to Monday 31 August 2026 | |
| 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 Tuesday 01 September 2026 to Wednesday 30 September 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 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h30 and from 14h to 18h |
| From Thursday 01 October 2026 to Thursday 24 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 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h30 and from 14h to 18h |
| From Saturday 26 December 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 |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 13h and from 14h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 13h30 and from 14h to 18h |
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| School group rateGratuit pour les écoles Caennaises, 35€ visite libre et à partir de 40€ en visite guidée | 50€ | |
| Other group rateTarifs groupes libre, variable selon exposition temporaire | 3€ | 4,50€ |
| Rate for adult groupTarifs groupe visite libre, variables selon durée et exposition temporaire ou non | 4,50€ | 7€ |
Proposed services
Equipments
- Paid parking
- Toilets
- Baby changing area
Services
- Shop
- Defibrillator
- Bicycle parking
- Free WIFI
