Saint-Jean church, Caen

Name: Saint-Jean church
Address: 11 Rue des Équipes d'urgence, Caen, 14000, France
Telephone: +33 2 31 86 13 11

#16 among attractions in Caen

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Facts and practical information

The church of Saint-Jean de Caen is the parish church of the Saint-Jean district in Caen, France. This monument is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1840. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Jean de Caen Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 49°10'52"N, 0°21'30"W

Address

11 Rue des Équipes d'urgenceSaint-JeanCaen 14000 France

Contact

+33 2 31 86 13 11

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Saint-Jean church – 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.

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Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen
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Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen
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Castle, ruined Norman fort and museums
Château de Caen, Caen
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Church, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen
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0.6 miNE
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Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin des plantes de Caen, Caen
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~1040 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de Caen, Caen
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Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery, Caen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Saint-Jean church open?

Saint-Jean church is open:

Monday 9 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Jean church?

Nearby attractions include Théâtre de Caen, Caen (6 min walk), Saint-Sauveur Church, Caen (9 min walk), Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen (9 min walk), Maison natale de Malherbe, Caen (9 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Jean church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Jean church:

Bus

Saint-Jean Église • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 21, 3, noctibus (1 min walk)
Bernières • Lines: 11e, 2, 20, 23, 32, 5, 8 (4 min walk)

Tram

Résistance - Saint-Jean • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (3 min walk)
Bernières • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (3 min walk)

Train

Caen (15 min walk)