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The Abbaye aux Dames was founded in 1060 by Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife, and consecrated on June 18th, 1066. The abbey, a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque art, together with the 18th century convent and the French-style garden form a stunning ensemble.
Prices
- UNACCOMPANIED TOUR: free
- GUIDED TOURS: Standard rate: 5€ - Reduced rate: 3€ - Under 18s: free
- GUIDED TOURS: Standard rate: 5€ - Reduced rate: 3€ - Under 18s: free
Duration of visit
1 hr
Guided tours
daily, week-ends and bank holidays included at 2.30pm and 4pm except from 6/01 to 7/02 and 3/11 to 19/12: 2.30pm on week days
Opening time
- ABBEY (Normandy Regional Council head office):
9.30am-12pm/2pm-5.30pm from Monday to Friday and 2pm-6pm at weekends
- PARK:
01/11 > 31/03: 8am-6pm
01/04 > 31/10: 8am-8pm
Annual closing
01/01, 01/05 & 25/12
