Caen in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Guillaume le Conquérant et Mathilde de Flandre
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William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. Guillaume le Conquérant et Mathilde de Flandre / William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders Marke
Œuvre du sculpteur caennais Claude Quiesse
Vers 1060, Guillaume, duc de Normandie (1027-1087), fait construire le château où se tient son palais, et fonde avec son épouse Mathilde de Flandre (1031-1083) l'abbaye aux Hommes et l'abbaye aux Dames. Là, ils ont aussi établi leurs sépultures.
La ville de Caen parvient ainsi au rang d'une fondation dynastique peu avant que Guillaume s'empare du trône d'Angleterre en 1066 et fasse couronner sa reine, Mathilde, à Westminster, en 1068.
L'œuvre érigée au pied du château, et à mi-chemin des abbayes, rappelle ce moment qui fait de Caen le séjour régulier des souverains anglo-normands (1066-1204) sur la route qui relie leurs terres, par-delà la mer, du royaume anglais au duché d'Aquitaine.
Work by Caen sculptor Claude Quiesse
Around 1060, William, duke of Normandy (1027-1087), built the castle where his palace was
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The city of Caen thus became a dynastic foundation shortly before William seized the English throne and had Matilda crowned at Westminster in 1068.
The statue erected at the bottom of the castle and halfway between the two abbeys, recalls this part of History that made our city the regular residence of the Anglo-Norman sovereigns between 1066 and 1204. Caen became the link between the lands across the sea, from the English kingdom to the duchy of Aquitaine.
Erected by GIE Destination Caen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 49° 11.068′ N, 0° 21.668′ W. Marker is in Caen, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Rue Montoir Poissonnerie and Rue de Geôle, on the right when traveling west on Rue Montoir Poissonnerie. The marker is located along the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Rue Montoir Poissonnerie, Caen, Normandie 14000, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Église Saint-Pierre / Saint-Pierre Church (within shouting distance of this marker); La barbacane Saint-Pierre / Saint-Pierre Barbican
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. Guillaume le Conquérant et Mathilde de Flandre / William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders Marke
Also see . . .
1. William the Conqueror. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Matilda of Flanders. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
3. William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders with the Marker (lower marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
