FRAC Normandie Caen, Contemporary art museum in central Caen, France.
The Frac Normandie Caen occupies a renovated 17th-century convent building, offering 650 square meters of exhibition space for contemporary artworks.
Established in 1983 during France's cultural decentralization movement, the museum initially operated from the Abbey of Women before relocating to its current location.
The museum houses over 4000 contemporary artworks and maintains dedicated spaces including the Fractory for artistic activities and Frac Show for cultural events.
Located at 7 Bis Rue Neuve Bourg l'Abbé, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00 with free admission for all visitors.
The museum building, designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti, underwent an 8.9 million euro renovation to create a modern exhibition space within historical architecture.
Location: Caen
Address: 7 bis Rue Neuve Bourg l'Abbé 14000 Caen
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Dimanche 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33231930900
Website: https://fracnormandiecaen.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.18107,-0.37844
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:19
Caen bears traces of its past in every stone. The castle built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century still overlooks the city, while the Abbey of Men and the Abbey of Women testify to the power of the Norman dukes. Saint-Pierre Church rises with its 73-meter Gothic tower, and in the streets of Vaugueux, half-timbered houses recall medieval life. The Caen Memorial tells about World War II and the Normandy Battle, periods that deeply affected the city. Between history and nature, Caen also offers places of rest. The Botanical Garden, created in 1848, houses thousands of plant species within its greenhouses and arboretum. The Park of the Hill of Birds, developed over 17 hectares, features themed gardens and viewpoints over the city. From the Fine Arts Museum located within the castle to the Leroy Tower on the Orne quays, each site invites to discover different periods. Visiting Caen means exploring ten centuries of architecture and events that have shaped Normandy.
Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen
418 m
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux
657 m
St-Étienne de Caen
416 m
Bon Sauveur
364 m
Equestrian statue of Bertrand du Guesclin
685 m
Église Saint-Nicolas de Caen
400 m
Former courthouse of Caen
590 m
Visitation de Caen
240 m
Jardin de la Luna Rossa
252 m
Église Saint-Ouen de Caen
448 m
Ancienne Visitation de Caen
47 m
Artothèque de Caen
293 m
Église Saint-Martin de Caen
546 m
Pavillons de l'entrée de la rue Guillaume-le-Conquérant
542 m
Manoir du Pont-Créon
657 m
15 rue Caponière
246 m
Musée d’initiation à la nature
371 m
64 rue de Bayeux, Caen
222 m
17 rue Caponière
246 m
Pavillon de Beuvrelu
523 m
25 rue Saint-Martin, Caen
584 m
3 place Fontette, Caen
589 m
92 rue Bicoquet, Caen
257 m
10 rue Bicoquet, Caen
517 m
Chapelle de l'ancienne Visitation de Caen
240 m
Chapelle du Bon Sauveur
239 m
Duke of Berry obelisk
372 m
Pipe organ in Caen (Calvados, Normandy, France)
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