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Caen (/ k ɒ̃, k ɑː n /, French: ⓘ; 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.
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Historically, it was largely due to William the Conquerorthat Caen grew into a great city beside the River Orne. William’s wife, Matilda of Flanders, was also involved. Each commissioned a grand abbey, the Men’s Abbey for William and the Women’s Abbey for Matilda, both of which remain hugely impressive places to this day. Between them, the many-tur...
Caen is conveniently situated two hours from Paris by train and a mere 15 minutes from the cross-Channel port of Ouistreham, which operates regular sailings to Portsmouth in the UK. The city also has its own airport in the neighbouring town of Carpiquet. Caen is within driving distance of popular Normandy attractions including Bayeux and its famous...
The City Pass Caen la mer is on sale (with or without transport) online or in the Information Officesof the Caen la mer Tourist Office in Caen or Ouistreham.
Caen is a historic and dynamic city in the heart of Normandy, two hours from Paris and 10 minutes from the beaches. Learn about its medieval monuments, D-Day role, Caen stone, museums, gardens and nightlife.
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- 1. an industrial city and river port in northern France, in Normandy, on the Orne River, capital of the region of Basse-Normandie; population 113,249 (2006).
- 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.
- Abbey of Sainte-Trinité. This Norman romanesque abbey was founded in the middle of the 11th century by Matilda of Flanders, who was the wife of William the Conqueror.
- Château de Caen. In the middle ages Caen’s citadel, built by William the Conqueror in 1160, would have been a monumental landmark; even today it’s easy to get a sense of the dimensions in the park where the donjon and many houses used to be.
- Abbaye aux Hommes. William the Conqueror established this abbey in 1063 to gain absolution for marrying Matilda of Flanders, who happened to be a cousin.
May 6, 2021 · Caen is a lively and fascinating destination in the middle of Normandy, with a rich history and culture. Discover its medieval abbeys, castle, museums, gardens and more.
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- Le Mémorial – Un Musée pour la Paix. For a very insightful and vivid account of the entire war, with special focus on the Battle of Normandy, Le Mémorial is unparalleled – it's one of Europe…
- Château de Caen. Looming above the centre of the city, Caen’s magnificent castle walls – massive battlements overlooking a now dry moat – were established by William the…
- Abbaye-aux-Hommes. Caen’s most important medieval site is the Men’s Abbey – now city hall – and, right next door, the magnificent, multi-turreted Église St-Étienne (St…
- Abbaye-aux-Dames. Highlights at the Women’s Abbey complex in the east of the town centre, once run by the Benedictines, include Église de la Trinité – look for Matilda’s…
Apr 24, 2024 · Caen, city, capital of Calvados département, Normandy région, northwestern France, on the Orne River, 9 miles (14 km) from the English Channel, southwest of Le Havre. Normandy Invasion: Caen, France. Caen, France, after being taken by Allied forces during World War II, 1944. map of the Normandy Invasion.
May 6, 2021 · Discover the medieval heritage, the cultural attractions and the natural beauty of Caen, a city in Normandy. Explore the castle of William the Conqueror, the museum of Normandy, the abbeys and the gardens.
