Abbaye aux Dames

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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€ - Discounted rate: 3€ - Under 18s: free

Duration of visit

1 hr

Guided tours

GUIDED TOUR: daily, week-ends and bank holidays included at 2.30pm and 4pm except from 8/01 to 9/02 and 4/11 to 20/12: 2.30pm on week days

Opening time

- ABBEY (Normandy Regional Council head office):
8.30am-12.30pm/1.30pm-6pm 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 and 25/12

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