Le Week-end maritime | Millénaire de Caen

A grandiose maritime weekend to kick off summer

From June 27 to 29, 2025, Caen?s Millenium summer season kicks off with a festive event celebrating the region through water: the Maritime Weekend, from Caen to the Sea.
For three days, 48 ships, symbolizing each of the communes of the Caen la mer urban community, will dock in the port of Caen and along the quays of the Presqu?île. Among them, the prestigious Belem will make a stopover to the delight of visitors.

A spectacular program
Throughout the weekend, spectators will be able to enjoy a wide range of activities:
- Nautical and immersive activities,
- ephemeral monumental works,
- Art trails on the Presqu?île,
- And culminating in a grand maritime parade on Sunday, June 29!
The 48 ships will sail up the Canal de Caen to the sea, offering an unforgettable spectacle. They will then sail from Ouistreham to Lion-sur-Mer, allowing the public to admire them from the beaches.

An art-science project at the heart of the event: Débord(i)ons
The Débord(i)ons project, conceived for the Caen Millennium, will be one of the highlights of the event. Combining art and science, it will invite local residents to explore their relationship with water, the structuring element of Caen?s Presqu?île.
Among the outstanding installations, the LOOP interactive works, suspended above the Canal, will illuminate the landscape near the recently restored cranes.

Participatory construction with Olivier Grossetête
Artist Olivier Grossetête, renowned for his monumental cardboard constructions, will be bringing together almost 400 participants a day to erect emblematic architectures that bear witness to Caen?s 1,000-year history.
Through these ephemeral edifices, a tribute will be paid to builders past and present. Among the structures recreated, the public will be able to discover :
- The Caen Lighthouse,
- The Canal Bridge,
- The Swedish House,
- The Fishing Lodge.

This Maritime Weekend promises to be a highlight of the Caen Millennium, combining history, culture and live entertainment in an exceptional setting. An event not to be missed!

• Free for all