Discover Caen

Thanks to its monumental heritage, Caen is one of a very few selected European towns offering a comprehensive insight into architectural styles from the 11th to the 21st Century. From its colossal castle to its famous abbeys, without forgetting its many churches, chapels and civil buildings, Caen is a constant medley of traditional and modern architecture.And from its wounds, it has drawn strength thanks to an extremely successful reconstruction programme, integrating environmental awareness well ahead of its time. A university town since the Middle Ages, Caen offers visitors a wealth of cultural discoveries from livingart to historical and artistic heritage, symbolised within its many museums.