Plan of Rome
At the University of Caen, just a stone’s throw from the castle, the Plan of Rome is a unique model covering approximately 70m², created by the Norman architect Paul Bigot between 1900 and 1940. Listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments, it depicts ancient Rome in the 4th century AD under Emperor Constantine I and serves as the starting point for a virtual reconstruction.
Self-guided visits are available to individuals only. As the model is located in research premises, visitors must remain silent.
The model can be viewed freely, without guided tours, during the MRSH’s opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 8 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm.
From Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, the model is automatically lit. Outside these hours, a self-service switch allows visitors to turn on the lighting as required.
Annual closure: the last week of July and the first two weeks of August, as well as the Christmas holidays.
Guided tours of P. Bigot’s model and the virtual model are available by booking only.
1-hour guided tours:
Wednesdays and Fridays during term time, and every day during the school holidays from 10.00 am to 11.00 am, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm and from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Price: €6
1½-hour guided tours:
Selected Saturdays, from 10.00 am to 11.30 am and from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Price: €7.50
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From 6 € / adult
