Saint-Gilles Church, Caen

Name: Saint-Gilles Church
Address: 36 Rue des Chanoines, Caen, 14000, France
Telephone: +33 2 31 95 21 49

#23 among attractions in Caen

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The Saint-Gilles de Caen church is a former Catholic parish church dedicated to Gilles the Hermit, located in the city of Caen. The church is the subject of a registration as a historical monument since 1862. Destroyed in 1944, only the remains have been preserved on the site, which has been converted into a public garden.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 49°11'12"N, 0°21'17"W

Address

36 Rue des ChanoinesSaint-GillesCaen 14000 France

Contact

+33 2 31 95 21 49

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Saint-Gilles Church – 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 of Saint-Pierre, Caen
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Elegant 11th-century abbey and cloisters
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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0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen
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11th-century abbey founded by Mathilda
Abbaye aux Dames, Caen
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0.7 miW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin des plantes de Caen, Caen
20 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.
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de Caen, Caen
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Area
Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Caen
39 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.
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Church
Saint-Jean church, Caen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Gilles Church?

Nearby attractions include Collégiale du Saint-Sépulcre, Caen (5 min walk), Abbaye aux Dames, Caen (7 min walk), Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen (8 min walk), Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen (9 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Gilles Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Gilles Church:

Bus

Abbaye aux Dames • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
Reine Mathilde • Lines: 10, 10e, 12, 12e, 22, 4, noctibus (3 min walk)

Tram

Saint-Pierre • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (8 min walk)
Bernières • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (9 min walk)

Train

Caen (20 min walk)