Tourist Information

In short

• Caen is sometimes called "the 100 bells' town; indeed, it can brag about possessing several churches and other kinds of monuments, in spite of all the bombings the town suffered during WW2. Some of its buildings date back from the period of the 11th century and of William the Conqueror, whose name Caen never forgets to glorify: c’est le cas de l’Abbaye aux Dames, de l’Abbaye aux Hommes, ou de du Château de Guillaume le Conquérant.
• You should also visit Caen because of its gastronomy: the food of Normandy is delicious and the town is renowned for its famous Caen tripes.
• Lastly, the city enjoys a lively cultural activity all year long: in February, you'll have the opportunity to attend the BMX international competition; in April and May, you'll discover Interstices, a festival dedicated to sound and visual arts through unclassifiable meetings; all summer long, on Thursdays and Fridays, street arts are in the spotlight; and in September, the Normandy Channel race is a 1000 miles long naval race through the English Channel, which starts and ends in Caen; and Caen's International Fair ("Foire Internationale de Caen") unfolds during the very same month.

Climate

Our best tips

• The tourist office is very active; don't hesitate and take a look at the program of guided or thematic tours!
• Caen is a must-visit city for the Middle Ages lovers in general and those who are fond of William the Conqueror in particular.

Average prices for hotels

• Low budget: 56€ per night in high season and 52€ in low season.
• Mid-range: 92€ per night in high season and 79€ in low season.
• Luxury: 137€ per night in high season and 114€ in low season.

Recommended areas for your hotel

• The railway station quarter for its accessibility.
• The area of Vaugueux is in the center of the city.
• It is close to the Memorial, so that you can enjoy the quietness and leave the city sometimes.

Need more information about this place?

We wrote un mini guide for our readers that we hope is coming as handy as possible (also available in PDF format to download, useful while traveling without an internet connexion) :

Caen : Handy Mini Travel Guide