Just 2 hours from Paris, Caen is a city on a human scale with a wide range of assets. A city of culture and history from the Middle Age to the Second World War, Caen maintains historical memory in a preserved environment where nature reigns supreme. Come and charge your batteries, breathe and enjoy a region with so much going for it.

CAEN IS A CITY ON A HUMAN SCALE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ATTRACTIONS :

  • The marina in the city centre is animated day and night with markets, restaurants, bars and clubs.
  • A remarkable medieval heritage thanks to William the Conqueror in the XIth Century : Abbaye aux Hommes, Abbaye aux Dames, Caen Castle but also half-timbered houses, churches…
  • Green : 25% of the city is composed of parks and natural spaces ( La Prairie and its racecourse, parks, gardens…)
  • Renowned restaurants honouring French Culinary tradition, including 2 Michelin-starred chefs.
  • Varied cultural programs with numerous concerts, shows, festivals and exhibits year-round.
  • Place Saint Sauveur – Caen
  • Abbaye aux Hommes de Caen
    Abbaye aux Hommes – Caen
  • Caen port de plaisance
    Marina Caen
  • Rue Froide à Caen
    Street Froide – Caen
  • A city of history and commemoration with its famous Caen Mémorial for peace and Sword Beach, one of the 5 D-Day landing beaches.
  • Valued shopping destination with a variety of independent shops as well as chain stores located in the pedestrian city center and in shopping centers.
  • Caen castle
  • Mémorial de Caen
    Caen Memorial

CAEN LA MER, A DESTINATION BETWEEN LAND AND SEA

  • A few minutes from Caen, you can swap the city landscapes for the fine sandy beaches and villas of the Côte de Nacre… Then head for Ouistreham Riva-Bella, the seaside resort of the Caennais which is full of activities and the surrounding seaside resorts!
  • From the St-Pierre basin to the seaside resort of Ouistreham, the 15 kms of canal and the Orne river offer a privileged leisure environment where water and nature lovers can try their hand at multiple disciplines, such as canoeing, sailing, cycling, hiking… Admire on your way the famous Pegasus Bridge, the first bridge liberated in the night of June 5 to 6, 1944!
  • Canoë sur l'Orne
    Canoening on the Orne River
  • Char à voile sur le plage de Ousitreham Riva-Bella
    Sand yacht on the of Ouistreham
  • Plage de Hermanville sur mer
    Villas Belle-époque seaside resort of Hérmanville sur mer
  • Pegasus Bridge

A whole host of famous sights for a multifaceted stay!

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