Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen Caen

Abbaye aux Hommes

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The Abbey of Saint-Étienne, also known as Abbaye aux Hommes by contrast with the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former Benedictine monastery in the French city of Caen, Normandy, dedicated to …
The Abbey of Saint-Étienne, also known as Abbaye aux Hommes by contrast with the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former Benedictine monastery in the French city of Caen, Normandy, dedicated to Saint Stephen.

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Oct 27, 2023
Saw the tomb of the man. Somehow very modern. Boiling hot day. The coolness within was very welcome. Great reception staff who are very friendly. Lovely exhibition of photography also. The organist … Full review by Desdol
Sep 19, 2023
A beautiful building with a rich and varied history. From the seat of power and final resting place of William the Conqueror through to its survival of the terrible devastation of Caen in the Second… Full review by geoffw797
Jul 8, 2023
Varme with expectations, this being the burial site of one of the most important figures of the 900s, who conquered England and ended the age of the Vikings. However, King William the (profanity remo… Full review by johnnyenglander
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A classic example of Romanesque architecture style, Abbaye-aux-Hommes in the city of Caen was built in the 11th Century and is a former a…
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Date founded:1063
Architect:William the Conqueror

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church 9.30am-1pm & 2-7pm Mon-Sat, 2-6.30pm Sun, cloister 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm Sat & most Sun
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Answer by Michael L · Jul 6, 2017
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