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Caen ( UK: / ˈkɒ̃ ˈkɒn /; French: [kɑ̃] ⓘ; Norman: Kaem) is a commune 15 km (9.3 mi) inland from the northwestern coast of France. It is the prefecture of the department of Calvados.
Dec 8, 2023 · Caen is within driving distance of popular Normandy attractions including Bayeux and its famous tapestry, the D-Day Landing Beaches, and the picturesque Pays d’Auge, home of cider and cheese. Beaches and towns where you can enjoy traditional seaside fun are also just on the doorstep.
Jan 26, 2020 · Lets explore the best things to do in Caen: 1. Mémorial de Caen. Source: flickr. Mémorial de Caen. Founded in 1988, the Mémorial de Caen is on top of an underground bunker from which the German general Wilhelm Richter coordinated the defence of Normandy’s beaches on D-Day.
May 6, 2021 · Things to see and do in Caen. Ideally located in the middle of Normandy, just 15 minutes from the cross-Channel ferry port of Ouistreham and two hours from Paris, the city of Caen – once home to William the Conqueror – is a lively and fascinating destination.
Things to Do in Caen, France: See Tripadvisor's 75,039 traveler reviews and photos of Caen tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Caen. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Caen – capital of the Basse Normandie region – was massively damaged during the 1944 Battle of Normandy, but considerable history and heritage survives to make it a very good-looking city, especially in its central areas.
May 6, 2021 · A medieval castle, majestic churches and abbeys, world-class museums, parks and gardens - Caen is a fascinating city with so much history to uncover.
