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Around the old church in Thaon

In a green setting, less than ten miles from Caen, there is a church that is almost one thousand years old. Thaon Church is a gem of Norman architecture in the Mue Valley. Taking in the Middle Ages, forest footpaths and disused underground quarries, we enjoyed a nature break around the old St Peter’s Church. […]

Posted on 19.04.2022

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Focus on the three British military cemeteries

Come with us… We will show you round three of Normandy’s 27 cemeteries. The Battle of Normandy saw almost 100,000 soldiers sacrifice their lives for freedom. Heading for the Hermanville-sur-Mer military cemetery! On Sword Beach, in the resort of Hermanville-sur-Mer, we will visit a cemetery where 1005 allied soldiers are buried, including 986 soldiers from […]

Posted on 19.04.2022

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In the footsteps of William the Conqueror at the Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen

When you think of William the Conqueror, you don’t often think of all the monuments that are linked to his life. And yet Caen has numerous traces of his visits because he chose to reign from this city in Normandy. We wanted to explore the monuments in Caen founded by William the Conqueror to get […]

Posted on 19.05.2021

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Climb the 171 steps of the Ouistreham Riva-Bella lighthouse

Looking for an original day out for young and old alike? Then come this way… I will take you up the Ouistreham lighthouse, the only lighthouse in Calvados that is open to the public. Climbing up the red and white lighthouse It’s 38 metres high, so before you start, take a deep breath… and we’re […]

Posted on 19.05.2021

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On the attack at Caen Castle!

The ducal castle is an impressive fortress right in the centre of Caen, and seems to be inviting us for a visit from Place Saint-Pierre… So let’s spend the afternoon exploring Caen Castle ! The history of Caen Castle Caen Castle is one of the biggest medieval buildings in Europe and always leaves visitors impressed! […]

Posted on 19.05.2021

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The Ouistreham Riva-Bella fish market atmosphere

The Port of Ouistreham Riva-Bella is famous for its Fish Market! At the Port of Ouistreham, this famous daily market is always popular with fishermen and fans of fresh fish. Arrival of the fishing boats In the Port of Ouistreham, the indoor Fish Market plays host to 24 fishermen every morning from 8 a.m. to […]

Posted on 30.04.2021

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The Abbaye d’Ardenne, a hidden treasure

At only a five minutes car ride from Caen, the Abbaye d’Ardenne is an incredible place of interest to visit!Administered by the Normandie Region Council, the IMEC (Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives) is situated inside the abbey, in the monumental library of the abbey’s church. Come with us to the monastic quietness of the abbey […]

Posted on 19.04.2021

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Pointe du Siège In Ouistreham

Enjoy unspoiled nature at Pointe du Siège in Ouistreham A wild and mysterious place Perhaps you have already seen the long beach in Ouistreham in Normandy with the rolling sandy landscapes and the sand castles, the work of the visitors of all ages. But you probably don’t know that just a few yards away, at […]

Posted on 19.04.2021

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A day’s bike ride from Caen to Ouistreham

What could be better than a bike ride on a sunny day? Come and join us on one of our cycling trails in Ouistreham and get to see nature on the outskirts of the town. You will see, this day out will have a real holiday feel! A green way from Caen to the sea […]

Posted on 19.04.2021

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Caen, city of books

There are many different bookstores in Caen: general, specialised, new and secondhand bookshops. But beyond the paper and ink scents of these independent bookstores of Caen, these places also hide pretty things, waiting to be discovered. Unusual settings, cafe-bookstore or major literary events, there has to be a book we need to find in Caen! […]

Posted on 19.04.2021