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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CaenCaen - Wikipedia

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   Caen ( UK: / ˈkɒ̃ˈkɒn /; 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.

2. en.normandie-tourisme.fr › unmissable-sites › caenCaen - Normandy Tourism, France

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   • William The Conqueror’s City
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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...

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   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...

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   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.

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   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, shops, restaurants and nightlife.

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4. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-caen-france15 Best Things to Do in Caen (France) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • 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.

5. en.normandie-tourisme.fr › unmissable-sites › caenThings to see and do in Caen - Normandy Tourism, France

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   May 6, 2021 · Discover Caen, a lively and fascinating city in the middle of Normandy, with its rich history, culture and nature. Visit the Mémorial de Caen, the abbeys, the castle, the botanical garden and more.

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g187182Things to Do in Caen, France - Caen Attractions

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   Things to Do in Caen, France: See Tripadvisor's 75,881 traveler reviews and photos of Caen tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Caen. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

7. en.normandie-tourisme.fr › unmissable-sites › caenPlaces to visit in Caen – Normandy Tourism, France

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   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 abbeys, the museums, the gardens and more.

8. www.lonelyplanet.com › france › normandyCaen travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe

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   Caen is a historic city in Normandy, founded by William the Conqueror and damaged by WWII. Explore its medieval castle, abbeys, museums and art galleries with Lonely Planet's tips and recommendations.