During this memorable year, Caen la mer will vibrate to the rhythm of events organized to celebrate its thousand-year-old history. Concerts, shows, exhibitions and activities will be all opportunities to delve into the soul of the city of Caen that has crossed the ages. Celebrating history through culture also means looking to the future.
A historic celebration for a thousand-year-old city!
During this memorable year, Caen la mer will vibrate to the rhythm of events organized to celebrate its thousand-year-old history. Concerts, shows, exhibitions and activities will be all opportunities to delve into the soul of the city of Caen that has crossed the ages. Celebrating history through culture also means looking to the future.
The Millennium of Caen is:
- 6 major highlights
- An outdoor art trail
- 4 art-science collaborations
- Labeled projects
The program
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover Caen in a new light and take part in unforgettable events! Find here the complete details of the program, including the labeled events organized by local associations.
The major highlights
La Parade Opératique | Millénaire de Caen
CAEN On 09/05/2025
Le Week-end maritime | Millénaire de Caen
CAEN From 27/06/2025
Spectacle “Aquanauts” | Millénaire de Caen
CAEN From 19/09/2025
The History of Caen through the centuries…
11th century
Where it all began
Foundation of the city in 1025The one and only Caen Castle was builtWilliam the Conqueror was crowned King of England
16th century,
Renaissance
Caen and its architecture embraced the RenaissanceManors were built for the middle class and nobilityBuildings from this period: Hôtel d’Escoville, Hôtel de Than and Hôtel de Mondrainville
20th century,
Belle Epoque
A railway line opened between Caen and the seaThe Nice Caennais and the Bagatelle neighbourhoods came to be with Art Déco houses
Late 20th century,
Reconstruction
June 6 1944 : the day Allied troops landed in NormandyThe Reconstruction of destroyed neighbourhoods got underwayCaen University, Theatre and other iconic sites capture the Reconstruction style
21th century,
Caen today
108,000 people live in the city of Caen and 274,630 people live in its surrounding areaNew sports venue & Presqu’île neighbourhood: a city with its sights set on the future
2025
Millénaire de Caen
Caen is blowing out a thousand candles in 2025. The city has enough festivities for its big birthday to last another millennium!
The detailed agenda
Find details of the events below! The event listing is updated regularly.
