Caen and its region

William the Conqueror isn’t the only one to have left his mark around Caen. Less than an hour’s drive away, the countryside of Calvados and Orne is home to a number of castles andabbeys: half-timbered manor houses, medieval fortresses, Renaissance mansions with remarkable gardens…Discover our selection of the most beautiful castles and abbeys around Caen! […]

Caen is a city in Normandy steeped in history, founded by William the Conqueror in the11th century, largely destroyed during the Liberation of 1944, and rebuilt in the decades that followed. We found it to be more family-friendly than one might think at first glance: parks open to the public, family-friendly museums, monuments that are […]

Are you planning to visit Caen by car?Here’s everything you need to know to park without stress: Is it hard to find parking in Caen? Parking in Caen is generally manageable, as long as you know the rules. The Normandy city has a network of underground parking garages well distributed around its historic city center, […]

Caen in winter is a city that reveals itself in an unexpected light. The capital of Basse-Normandie, with its rich historical and architectural heritage, retains all its intensity when the cold season sets in. We enjoyed discovering it out of season, in a more relaxed atmosphere, where emblematic monuments can be visited without the hustle […]

Situated in the heart of Normandy, Caen is an ideal starting point for exploring one of France’s richest regions. D-Day beaches, medieval abbeys, alabaster cliffs, half-timbered villages, rocky islets with dizzying peaks… We’ve travelled these Normandy roads and are delighted to share our selection. Whether you’re planning a day trip or several, here are our […]

Caen is located in the heart of Normandy, just a few kilometers from the Channel coast. Marked by the history of William the Conqueror and the events of the D-Day landings in 1944, the town combines medieval heritage, contemporary memory and university dynamism. Here we’ve put together all the practical options for getting to Caen, […]