Religious buildings

à CAEN

Abbaye aux Dames

Founded around 1060 by Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, this abbey for Benedictine nuns enjoyed great renown from the 11th century to the French Revolution. Its abbey church – the Holy Trinity church. Its 18th century convent buildings are now home to the Lower Normandy Regional Council. Guided tours every day at 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Visits in both French and English – 1 hour 15 minutes.

Theme

  • William the Conqueror
  • Medieval

Opening / reception hours

Group reception

Yes

Languages spoken 

We speak: French, English

Rates

Payment methods

  • Carte bleue
  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Cash

Services and equipment

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Auditorium
  • Fully equipped meeting room
  • Outdoor games

Services

  • Shop
  • Defibrillator
  • Play area
  • Bicycle parking
  • Online shop

From 5 € / adult

map

Address

Région Normandie
Place Reine Mathilde
14000 CAEN

My route via Google Maps

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