Guided tour of the Abbaye aux Hommes - in English

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  • Choeur de l'abbatiale Saint Etienne, Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen
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Presentation

Discover with a guide 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 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 both through this history and through the prestigious sites, such as the cloister and the Salle des Gardes, that make up one of France's most beautiful town halls.

Information on Current and Upcoming Exhibitions:

“A THOUSAND YEARS OF CAEN”
March 31 to May 11 • Scriptorium Hall
Priceless treasures open the doors to the past, beginning with the charter of 1025 where the name of Caen is mentioned for the first time. Manuscripts, a papal bull, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculptures made from Caen stone, early photographs, and archival images make up a captivating journey through time, spanning the 1,000-year history of the city.

“THROUGH THE EYES OF THE COLLECTOR”
GANDUR FOUNDATION FOR ART
June 26 to September 28 • Scriptorium Hall
A selection of the finest masterpieces from the collection of the Gandur Foundation for Art in Geneva offers a glimpse into the incredible richness of the future museum that collector Jean Claude Gandur plans to open in Caen by 2030.

“YVONNE GUÉGAN: A WOMAN OF THE CENTURY”
October 11 to November 5 • Scriptorium Hall
Yvonne Guégan, painter, ceramicist, and a major figure in Caen, left a profound mark on the last century. To celebrate the centenary of her birth, Caen’s Millennium pays her a heartfelt tribute with an exceptional retrospective. This is an opportunity to discover—or rediscover—a visionary woman whose artistic and human legacy still resonates today.

Practical information

 
  • From July 1 to August 31: Guided tours in English from Monday to Friday at 11 a.m. The time slot must be booked 48h in advance by calling The abbaye aux Hommes at 33(0)2 31 30 42 81.


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Reservations for guided tours must be made 48 hours in advance by calling the Abbaye aux Hommes on +33 (0)2.31.30.42.81.

Tickets are valid from July 1 to August 31, 2024.

Guided Tour provided by The Abbaye aux Hommes, marketed by Caen la Mer Tourist Office.
General information
  • Languages :
    • English

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Destination
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 49.18118
Longitude : -0.37277

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