Guided tour of the Men's Abbey – in English
Dominated by the abbey church of Saint-Etienne, a jewel of Romanesque and Gothic architecture housing the tomb of its illustrious founder, the Abbaye aux Hommes is a central place in the history and life of the people of Caen. The guided tour takes visitors on a journey through the history of the Abbey and its prestigious buildings, such as the cloister and the Salle des Gardes, which make up one of the most beautiful town halls in France.
As part of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Caen, the town has chosen to pay tribute to a woman through photography.
through photography: Joséphine Baker, a multi-faceted personality. This American-born artist chose to live in France, before committing herself to the Resistance, defending equal rights and protecting the weakest members of society. She was formally admitted to the Panthéon in 2021. Through some thirty photos selected by Paris Match, visitors can discover the free and committed life of Joséphine Baker: a daring and talented woman who was featured in the second issue of the magazine, published in April 1949. A number of personal objects, video archives and one of her dresses will also be on show.
The Abbaye aux Hommes also warns that guided tours on Saturday are uncertain due to the wedding celebrations.
