Caen in Calvados: een stad met vele facetten!
Just 15 minutes from your 4-star campsite, discover the magnificent city of Caen.
Boasting an exceptional tourist, architectural and cultural heritage, you'll be delighted to lose yourself in the many shopping streets and must-sees of the destination.
Caen and its history!
Victim of the World War II, Caen has managed to retain its charm and architecture, which now attracts millions of visitors every year. Like Rouen, Caen is one of the cities known as « aux cents clochers »It's also known as "the town" because of the many churches you can see, such as Saint-Pierre church, Saint-Jean church and Saint-Nicolas church with its old cemetery. Stop for a moment to admire them all!
William the Conqueror marked the’history of Normandy and more particularly the city of Caen, which owes it many of its emblematic monuments, such as the Abbaye aux Dames and the Abbaye aux Hommes, founded in 1060 and 1063 respectively. And let's not forget, right in the heart of the city, the Caen Castle and its ramparts, which offer a magnificent panorama of the city from the top.
Shopping and leisure in Caen
Whether you're a family member, a friend or a couple, you'll have a great time in Caen thanks to the many shops, restaurant-bars and leisure activities on offer.
When it comes to catering, you're in for a treat: la rue écuyère and the marina are sure to please with their many bars and pubs for festive evenings. A very popular district, the Vaugueux is brimming with small, fun and unusual restaurants. The choice is yours: local cuisine, cheese specialities, fast-food, pizzerias and much more to delight your taste buds!
There's no shortage of things to do and see in the center of Caen and the surrounding area, including Mondeville: laser game, bowling, escape-game with friends, cinema, theater, concerts, exhibitions and much more. Whatever your budget, whatever your age, we've got something to suit every taste!
Parks and gardens in downtown Caen
For lovers of flora, fauna and wide open spaces, stop off at the Bird Hill, Bring your picnic and enjoy a day in the heart of nature. There, you'll discover an exceptional panorama of the city and the rose garden, a labyrinth, There's also a children's playground, a mini-golf course, picnic tables and a mini-animal park where births take place all year round. You can also test your agility on the accrobranche course. 17 hectares of walks for the whole family in the north of Caen, near the Memorial.
Another place to stroll is the Jardin des Plantes, also known as the city's «green lung». 5,000 m2 of green space, home to no fewer than 8,000 species of Norman, exotic and rare plants! The gardeners will be delighted to advise you on planting, thanks to the many events held throughout the year. Picnic tables, playground, A unique, peaceful setting that's sure to please young and old alike.
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