Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur, Caen

Name: Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur
Address: 4 Place Saint-Sauveur, Caen, 14000, France

#21 among attractions in Caen

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The Church of Old Saint-Sauveur is a former place of worship on the Place Saint-Sauveur in the old town center of Caen, France. Before the French Revolution, the church was a parish and was called just Saint-Sauveur Church. It took its current name in 1802 when the Notre-Dame-de-Froide-Rue church, which became the center of the new parish, was renamed Saint-Sauveur Church in Caen. This monument is the subject of a classification as a historical monument since 29 June 1951. ()

Local name: Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur de Caen Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 49°11'0"N, 0°22'4"W

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4 Place Saint-SauveurCentre Ancien (Le Château)Caen 14000 France

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Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miNW
WWII, D-Day and Cold War memorial and museum
Mémorial de Caen, Caen
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~1570 ftNE
Church
Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen
8 min walk • The Church of Saint-Pierre stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Caen, a historic city in Normandy, France. This stunning example of Gothic architecture, with its intricate facades and soaring spires, invites visitors to explore a...
~1060 ftSW
Elegant 11th-century abbey and cloisters
Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Caen, France, the Abbey of Saint-Étienne stands as a testament to the city's rich medieval history. This former monastery, also known as the Abbaye aux Hommes ("Men's Abbey"), is a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque architecture and a significant...
~1810 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen
9 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen is a fine arts museum in the French city of Caen, founded at the start of the 19th century and rebuilt in 1971 within the ducal château.
~1650 ftNE
Castle, ruined Norman fort and museums
Château de Caen, Caen
8 min walk • The Château de Caen is a castle in the Norman city of Caen in the Calvados département. It has been officially classed as a Monument historique since 1997.
~870 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen
5 min walk • The Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux is a former Catholic church, today partly ruined, located in the old city of Caen, Calvados, France. It is not to be confused with the nearby Church of Saint-Étienne, the former church of the Abbaye aux Hommes. This church has been classified as a monument historique since August 22, 1903.
0.9 miE
11th-century abbey founded by Mathilda
Abbaye aux Dames, Caen
23 min walk • 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.
0.4 miN
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin des plantes de Caen, Caen
11 min walk • The jardin des plantes de Caen, also known as jardin botanique de Caen is a botanical garden and arboretum located at 5, place Blot, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, France. Covering 5,000 m², it is open daily.
~1710 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de Caen, Caen
9 min walk • Théâtre de Caen, 135 bd du Maréchal Leclerc, is the principle theatre and opera house of Caen, opened in 1963.
0.5 miE
Church
Saint-Jean church, Caen
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0.7 miSE
Church
Église Saint-Michel-de-Vaucelles, Caen
19 min walk • The Saint-Michel church is the parish church of Vaucelles in Caen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur?

Nearby attractions include Saint-Sauveur Church, Caen (4 min walk), Maison natale de Malherbe, Caen (4 min walk), Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen (5 min walk), Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen (6 min walk).

How to get to Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur by public transport?

The nearest stations to Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur:

Bus

Place Saint-Martin • Lines: 1, 7 (3 min walk)
Miséricorde • Lines: 20, 9 (5 min walk)

Tram

Château-Quatrans • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (6 min walk)
Place de la Mare • Lines: T1, T2 (7 min walk)

Train

Caen (27 min walk)