Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery, Caen

Name: Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery
Address: Caen, France

#20 among attractions in Caen

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The church of Saint-Nicolas, sometimes called Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, is a church founded in the 11th century in the Bourg-l'Abbé of Caen. It has been classified as a historical monument since August 20, 1913. Its cemetery is a classified site since 1939 and it is also known for its brotherhood and its matrologue.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 49°11'2"N, 0°22'30"W

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Hastings (Saint-Nicolas)Caen France

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Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery – 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 miNW
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Mémorial de Caen, Caen
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Church
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~1250 ftSE
Elegant 11th-century abbey and cloisters
Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen
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0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen
17 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.
0.6 miE
Castle, ruined Norman fort and museums
Château de Caen, Caen
15 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.
~1680 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen
9 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.
1.2 miE
11th-century abbey founded by Mathilda
Abbaye aux Dames, Caen
31 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 miNE
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.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de Caen, Caen
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0.8 miE
Church
Saint-Jean church, Caen
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1 miSE
Church
Église Saint-Michel-de-Vaucelles, Caen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, Caen (1 min walk), Artothèque de Caen, Caen (4 min walk), Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen (7 min walk), Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen (9 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery:

Bus

Saint-Nicolas • Lines: 1, 100, 20, 9 (1 min walk)
Anciennes Boucheries • Lines: 2, 3 (3 min walk)

Tram

Place de la Mare • Lines: T1, T2 (12 min walk)
Château-Quatrans • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (14 min walk)