Église Saint-Nicolas de Caen

The Saint-Nicolas Church displays characteristic Romanesque architecture with a lantern tower above the transept crossing and radiating chapels around the choir.

Built in the 11th century by the monks of Abbaye-aux-Hommes, the church served as military stables during the French Revolution before returning to religious use.

The building housed three distinct brotherhoods dedicated to charity, the Holy Sacrament, and the virtuous daughters of the Virgin, reflecting local religious life.

The church is located at 23 Saint-Nicolas Street in Caen and remains open to visitors until 6 PM, allowing exploration of its medieval architecture.

The 1452 register preserved in the archives details the statutes of a charity brotherhood and documents significant events in the church's history.

Location: Caen

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: religious heritage of Caen

Address: rue Saint-Nicolas

GPS coordinates: 49.18390,-0.37506

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47