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Tourism Caen
Caen is the main city of the Calvados department located in the region of Basse-Normandie. Caen is both a city of history and a city facing the future. Located a few kilometers from the Channel, the beaches of the invasion of Normandy, the famous seaside resorts of Deauville and Cabourg, Swiss Normandy, Caen offers many opportunities for tourists.
Caen, almost entirely destroyed during the Second World War, is also known for its historic buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror. The Castle of Caen, built in 1060 by William the Conqueror, is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. Nowadays, it houses a museum and hosts many art and historical exhibitions. The city of Caen is divided between a modern part and an old city that has a unique heritage, counting nearly 86 listed buildings in the "Historical Monuments".
Caen, city affected by the Second World War, has been awarded by the honorable mention for the “Cities for Peace” by the UNESCO as the city promotes peace values, solidarity and defense of human rights as shows the creation of the Memorial de Caen.
Attractions in Caen
- Castle of Ducal
- Abbey aux Dames
- Abbey aux Hommes
- Church of Notre-Dame-de-Froide-Rue
- Church of Saint-Etienne-le-Vieux
- Church of Saint-Sauveur du Marché
- Church of Saint-Michel de Vaucelles
- Church of Saint-Jean
- Church of Saint-Pierre
- Church of Saint-Nicolas
- Church of Notre-Dame de la Gloriette
- Church of Saint-Julien
- Memorial of Caen
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Museum of Normandy
- Museum of nature
- Botanical gardens
- Park flower of la Colline aux Oiseaux
- Park of Michel D'Ornano
Museums and monuments to visit
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Musée d'Initiation à la NatureThe museum of Initiation propose to discover the rich faun and flore of Basse-Normandie. Naturalized mammals of the grove are presented in beautiful dioramas with sound. A walk in the garden Norman ... -
Musée de NormandieThe museum of Normandie explains the evolution of men in that territory. Halls of the rampart and exhibitions, arranged in a restored volume artillery cavalier of XVI century, constitute a special ... -
Musée des Beaux-ArtsThe museum of Beaux-Arts of Caen is one of the most important museums of France in European painting from the XVI and XVII centuries, his collection of prints is also a must. The museum presents a ... -
Mémorial de CaenThe Mémorial de Caen is a major cultural site and tourist attraction in Normandy, hosting nearly 400,000 visitors annually. As museum of the Peace in a region affected by the wars, the ... -
Abbaye aux HommesThe Abbaye aux Hommes was built in 1066 during the reign of William the Conqueror, in honor of Saint Etienne, the city of Caen. This jewel of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, houses the tomb of the ... -
Abbaye aux DamesThe Abbey aux Dames was founded by Mathilde around 1060, the church of Trinity is a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque architecture. The building houses the crypt and the tomb of Queen Mathilde, and a ... -
Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Froide-RueThe construction of Notre-Dame-de-Froide-Rue runs from the XIV to the XVI century. Its particularity is to have two naves, which communicate with each other, and a porch with a beautiful gate ... -
Eglise Saint-Etienne-le-VieuxThe Church of Saint-Etienne-le-Vieux was constructed in the X century, after the English seats of 1346 and 1417. Burned in 1944, the building retains an octagonal lantern tower of the first half of ... -
Église du Vieux Saint-SauveurThe Church of St. Savior of Caen was built in the eleventh century. Its parts date from the eleventh century as in the case of the tower which has Romanesque proportions, while others such date ... -
Eglise Saint-Michel de VaucellesThe Romanesque church of Saint-Michel de Vaucelles was built in the early XII century. It still exists side tower and the nave, which was rebuilt in the XVI century. -
Eglise Saint-JeanThe church of Saint-Jean was built in the XIV century to replace a Romanesque church. The building of Gothic style also has inside a magnificent nave and a curious lantern tower with sculpted walls of ... -
Eglise Saint-PierreBuilt in the XIII century, the church Saint-Pierre has the distinction of playing on the transition of styles : Gothic and Renaissance. It has such a beautiful tower of the XIV century, almost 80m ... -
Eglise Saint-NicolasThe church was built about 1083 of the decision of Guillaume le Conquérant. The rhythms of the architecture are the only decor, exceptional sound clarity make for the church of Saint-Nicolas a ... -
Eglise Notre-Dame de la GlorietteThe Church of Notre-Dame de la Gloriette was dedicated in 1689 to Sainte-Catherine-des-Arts, while deleting the Jesuit order in 1802, it become Notre-Dame. It's the church of the city with the ... -
Eglise Saint-JulienThe Church was renovated in 1954 and is dedicated to Saint-Julien in 1959. Its uniqueness is that it was built of reinforced concrete, it shall adopt a plan in mandorle evoking le grain de froment ... -
Château DucalThe Ducal Castle was built around 1060 by William the Conqueror who wanted to house his residential palace. This building is one of the largest fortified enclosures in Europe. It was both royal ... -
Musée de Vieux la RomaineThis place is an archaeological complex which includes a museum, archaeological sites and excavations. The museum includes many artifacts that tell the story of Vieux and lives of its people from ... -
Le Mémorial de PegagusPegagus Memorial is dedicated to the men of the 6th British Airborne Division. This division consists of paratroopers and airborne troops mission was to keep the eastern flank of the landing beaches. ... -
Musée du mur de l’AtlantiqueThe Museum of the Atlantic Wall is installed inside the former headquarters of the German army. The rooms have been refurbished to make us look back into history. We discover a card room, a bathroom ... -
Château de CréponCastle of Crépon know as the Maison de Blais was built in the XVIII century and has many sculptures. -
Église paroissiale Saint-Médard et Saint-GildardParish Church was built in the XII century. It has such a chorus, porches built in stone, a porch in segmental barrel vault and roof pavilion on the vestry. -
Centre Juno BeachThe Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian museum in Normandy. It is a place of education, culture and memory as a tribute to Canadian soldiers, in the Allied forces, during the Battle of Normandy, ... -
Manoir de MathanManor of Mathan was built in 1605. The building has such a monumental stone staircase, and lowered pediments (triangular shaped flat) that overcome the main entrance doors. The building now includes a ...
Discover Normandy
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Bayeux
- Durée : 4 jours
For 4 days, we invite you to discover Normandy. This historical and cultural territory covers two regions : Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie. Bayeux to Rouen, through Caen and Honfleur, you will find a summary of Norman Sites.
A weekend to discover Honfleur
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Honfleur
- Durée : 2 jours
During the weekend, we invite you to discover Honfleur and its region.
Discover Caen
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Caen
- Durée : 7 jours
The architectural and historical heritage in Caen will amaze you.
Discover Calvados
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Caen
- Durée : 8 jours
Discover the cities of the Calvados department.
