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 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. |
|---|---|---|
| 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
