Society & Civilization
Caen Memorial, visit
CAEN
Memorial for peace.The Caen Memorial is a museum not to be missed in the Caen region. Each year, thousands of visitors discover or rediscover this museum dedica...
Places to Visit in Caen
Caen Memorial, visit
Nature
Jardin des Plantes, Caen, visit
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Ladybirds doing good in the city.Located just steps from the church of Saint-Julien, the Botanical Gardens in Caen is the cradle of nature in the city. The gard...
Sculture
Visit the Sculpture park
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Contemporary art with a modern feel.Within its outer walls, thanks to the diversity of backdrops available, the chateau offers a splendid setting for this first...
Unmotorized road transport
V'eol
CAEN
A bike, my kingdom for a bike!March 23rd 2008 is the inauguration date for the new self-service bicycle-rental system organised by the Caen town hall: V'eol.Wit...
Architecture
Caen Castle, discovery
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The residential palace of the Duke of Normandy.Caen Castle was built under William the Conqueror in the middle of the 11th century to house the residential pala...
Nature
Colline aux Oiseaux, Caen, walk
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Garden pleasures.Located near the Memorial, the Colline aux Oiseaux or "Hill of Birds" is a vast green area of 17 acres, which was opened in 1994 to coincide wi...
Architecture
Guided tour of the Abbaye-aux-Hommes, Caen
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Entrancing in its beauty and serenity.It is to the Benedictine monks of the Middle Ages and the Classical period that Caen owes the majesty of its Town Hall, wh...
Fine Arts
Musée des Beaux-arts (museum of fine arts), Caen, visit
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An unmissable museum in the region.Situated in the centre of Caen Castle, built by William the Conqueror, the Musée des Beaux-Arts is housed in a decidedly cont...
Architecture
Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, visit
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An abbey for men.The Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror and his wife Queen Matilda. The site incorporates severa...
History
Museum of Normandy, Caen, visit
CAEN
In the time of a united region.The main focus of study and activities at this museum is the entire history of Normandy. In the home of the Governor in Caen's ca...
Bars & Restaurants
Events & Festivals
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Blues Night
For those who got the blues…Every year, Back-Stage and Chanson à Caen organise the "Nuit des Blues"...
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Scorpions in concert, farewell tour
Back to the magic of the moment!"Still Loving You", "Winds of Change": who has not held their partne...
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Siberian National Ballet, show
Journey to a cold cold land!A journey to a cold cold land! This ballet transports spectators to an e...
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Rock the Ballet, show
Culture shock.Straight from New York for the first time in France, Rasta Thomas presents his "Rock t...
Places to Visit
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Caen Memorial, visit
Memorial for peace.The Caen Memorial is a museum not to be missed in the Caen region. Each year, tho...
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Museum of Normandy, Caen, visit
In the time of a united region.The main focus of study and activities at this museum is the entire h...
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Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, visit
An abbey for men.The Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen was founded in the 11th century by William the Conque...
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Caen Castle, discovery
The residential palace of the Duke of Normandy.Caen Castle was built under William the Conqueror in ...
