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 January 2025 to Wednesday 31 December 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| From Thursday 02 January 2025 to Wednesday 31 December 2025 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
Réservation obligatoire pour les groupes de plus de 10 personnes.
| From Monday 03 November 2025 to Friday 06 February 2026 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Saturday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
| Sunday | Open from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 17h30 |
Pour les particuliers : visite guidée tous les jours à 14h30 en semaine et 14h30 et 16h les week-end, jours fériés et vacances scolaires (sauf 25 décembre et 1er janvier et 1er mai).Pour tous : accès au parc de 5 hectares avec un panorama unique depuis le cèdre du Liban sur la ville de Caen.
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Rate for adult group | 3€ |
Proposed services
Equipments
- Picnic area
- Auditorium
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Outdoor games
Services
- Shop
- Defibrillator
- Play area
- Bicycle parking
- Online shop
