Abbaye aux Dames, Caen

Name: Abbaye aux Dames
Address: Place de la Reine-Mathilde, Caen, 14035, France
Telephone: +33 2 31 06 98 98

#9 among attractions in Caen

Monastery, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church

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Facts and practical information

The Abbey of Sainte-Trinité, better known as the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former nunnery in Caen, Normandy, now home to the Regional Council of Normandy. The complex includes the Church of Sainte-Trinité. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 49°11'15"N, 0°20'58"W

Address

Place de la Reine-MathildeSaint-GillesCaen 14035 France

Contact

+33 2 31 06 98 98

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Day trips

Abbaye aux Dames – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Pierre, Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Château de Caen.

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Church
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Elegant 11th-century abbey and cloisters
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Museum, Art museum
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0.6 miW
Castle, ruined Norman fort and museums
Château de Caen, Caen
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1 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen
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Botanical garden, Garden, Park
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de Caen, Caen
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1.3 miNE
Area
Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Caen
35 min walk • Hérouville-Saint-Clair is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. It is a suburb of the city of Caen, and lies adjacent to it in a northeasterly direction, along the west side of the Canal de Caen à la Mer.
0.6 miSW
Church
Saint-Jean church, Caen
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Church
Église Saint-Michel-de-Vaucelles, Caen
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Church
Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery, Caen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Abbaye aux Dames open?

Abbaye aux Dames is open:

Monday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Abbaye aux Dames?

Nearby attractions include Saint-Gilles Church, Caen (7 min walk), Collégiale du Saint-Sépulcre, Caen (11 min walk), Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen (15 min walk), Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen (15 min walk).

How to get to Abbaye aux Dames by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbaye aux Dames:

Bus

Clos Beaumois • Lines: 10e, 4, noctibus (3 min walk)
Parc d'Ornano • Lines: 10e, 4, noctibus (4 min walk)

Tram

Caen Presqu'île • Lines: T2 (11 min walk)
Bernières • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (13 min walk)

Train

Caen (19 min walk)