One-day itinerary · Normandie · France
What to see in one day in Caen: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Caen in a single day.
5.2 km on foot · about 4 h with visits
Stop 1
Monastère des Carmélites
Abbey · Caen
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 1.1 km from the previous stop
chapelle de l'Oasis de Caen
Chapel · Caen
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.4 km from the previous stop
Église Saint-Sauveur de Caen
Church · Caen
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.3 km from the previous stop
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Gloriette
Church · Caen
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 3.4 km from the previous stop
église du monastère des bénédictines de Caen
Abbey · Caen
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
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Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.