Abbaye aux Dames Caen, France

The “Ladies' Abbey” in Caen was founded by Queen Mathilda, wife of William the Conqueror, in 1063. Its church, La Trinité, is a fine example of early Norman architecture.

Location map of the Abbaye aux Dames, Caen, France. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of the Abbaye aux Dames, Caen, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Pl. Reine Mathilde, Caen, France 14000
Coordinates: 49.1866752° N, 0.3525115° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1063

Article Info

Page Title: Abbaye aux Dames
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024