Discover at your own pace one of the architectural masterpieces of medieval and 18th-century art founded by William the Conqueror!
Dominated by the abbey church of Saint-Etienne, a jewel of Roman and Gothic architecture and home to the tomb of its illustrious founder, the Abbaye aux Hommes is a central place in the history and life of the people of Caen. A self-guided tour will take you through the many rooms that make up one of the most beautiful Town Halls in France, and give you access to the temporary exhibitions.
Practical information:
October to March (closed on 25 December, 1 December and all weekends in January): Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. Sundays only during school holidays, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm.
April to June and September (closed on 1 May): Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm and weekends and public holidays, 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm.
1 July to 31 August: Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm and weekends and public holidays 9.30am to 6.30pm.
Ticket sales close 30 minutes before closing time.
The abbey church of Saint-Etienne, which houses the tomb of William the Conqueror, is open daily from 9am to 6pm (2pm to 6pm on Sundays), except during religious services.
The Men's Abbey warns that guided tours on Saturdays are uncertain due to wedding celebrations.
Our tips : Get a €0.50 discount when buying your tickets at the counters of the Caen la mer Tourist Office or directly on our online ticketing platform!
Opening
| From Wednesday 01 October 2025 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 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h to 18h |
(closed on 25 December, 1 January and all weekends in January excluding school holidays) Monday to Thursday, 9am to 6pm. Fridays from 8am to 5pm.Saturdays, Sundays during school holidays and public holidays from 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm.
| From Wednesday 01 April 2026 to Thursday 25 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 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 9h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h to 18h |
Monday to Thursday: 9am-6pmFriday: 9am - 5pmWeekends and public holidays: 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-6pm
| From Friday 26 June 2026 to Monday 28 September 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 9h to 19h |
| Sunday | Open from 9h to 19h |
Monday to Friday: 9am-7pmWeekends and public holidays: 9.30am-7pm
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rateVisit with paying exhibition | 6€ | |
| Base rateVisit with paying exhibition - Price valid only at the reception desk of Caen la Mer Tourist Office or on reservation.caenlamer-tourisme.fr | 5,50€ | |
| Base rateVisit without paying exhibition | 4€ | |
| Base rateTicket valid only at the reception desk of Caen la Mer Tourist Office or on reservation.caenlamer-tourisme.fr | 3,50€ | |
| Base rateStudent rate under 26 - Visit without exhibition fee | 2€ | |
| Base ratearif student under 26 - Visit without exhibition valid only at Caen la Mer tourist office | 1,50€ | |
| Base rateStudent rate under 26 - Visit with paying exhibition | 3€ | |
| Base rateStudent rate for under-26s - Visit with paying exhibition valid at Caen la Mer Tourist Office | 2,50€ | |
| Free of chargeFree admission for under-18s, residents of Caen and twinned towns, jobseekers, RSA recipients, disabled people and their carers, World War II veterans and veterans of the Second World War, guides, etc. | € |
Means of payment
- Carte bleue
- Debit cards
- Postal or bank cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
- Eurocard - Mastercard
