We provide full day packages that include a variety of services to create your own schedule : guided tours, lunch, site visits and other activities. You will find below some day trip suggestions that you can adjust to suit your requirements, restrictions, budgets and any possible themes. Feel free to contact us to book your full day package !

Discover the must-see of Caen la mer and Normandy

Caen, 1000 years of History

Cloitre de l'Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen
©Caen la mer Tourisme / Les Conteurs

Step back into Caen’s medieval past and follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror, the city’s founder.

Base on 30 persons : From 51,00€/pax

  • Morning
    Guided Tour of the Castle of Caen
      
  • Midday
    Lunch in Caen
    (3-course meal and drink package)
      
  • Afternoon
  • Guided tour of either the Abbaye aux Hommes or the Abbaye aux Dames (1hr30)
  • Commentary tour aboard the little train

Must-See Caen

Abbaye aux Hommes de Caen
©Caen la mer Tourisme / Les Conteurs

From William the Conqueror to the Battle of Normandy, discover the iconic sites of the city of Caen.

Base on 30 persons : From 59,00€/pax

  • Morning
    Guided tour of Caen including the Abbaye aux Hommes
      
  • Midday
    Lunch in Caen
    (3-course meal and drink package)
      
  • Afternoon
    Visit of the Caen Memorial Museum

Vikings in Normandy

Campement viking, parc Ornavik
©Ornavik

Base on 30 persons : From 59,00€/pax

Dive into Normandy history in the age of the Vikings.

  • Morning
    Visit of the historical park Ornavik 
    (1hr30) 
     
  • Midday
    Lunch in Caen

    (3 courses-menu + drinks package)
     
  • Afternoon
    Commented ride on a little train (1hr)
    Guided tour of the Men’s Abbey
     (1hr30)

Caen Differently

Balade en petit train dans le centre historique de Caen
©Caen la mer Tourisme / Alix Jonet

Take the time to explore the city differently in slow mode

Base on 30 persons: From 49€/Pax

  • Morning
    Commentary cruise on the canal (1h)
      
  • Midday
    Lunch in Caen
    (3 courses menu + drink package)
      
  • Afternoon
    Commentary tour aboard the little train (1h)

Day trip Between Land and Sea

Week-end à la mer entre copines - Ouistreham
Ouistreham – ©Caen la mer Tourisme / Les Conteurs

Base on 30 persons: From 42€/Pax

Blending themes from the urban heritage of Caen with the seaside resort of Ouistreham.

  • Morning
    Commentary cruise on the canal or city Tour aboard the little Train of Caen (1h)
    (from April to September)
      
  • Midday
    Lunch in Caen
    (3 courses menu + drink package)
      
  • Afternoon
    Guided tour of Ouistreham-Riva-Bella  (2hrs)

A Day by the sea

Holidays in Ouistreham
©Caen la mer Tourisme / les Conteurs

Base on 30 persons : From 40,00€/pax

Caen la mer is by the sea ! Set sail only 15km from the city !

  • Morning
    Ouistreham Port tour with its fish market.
    (1h30 hrs) Optional : trip to the top of the lighthouse. 
     
  • Midday
    Lunch in Ouistreham Riva-Bella

    (3 courses menu + drinks package)
     
  • Afternoon
    Guided tour of the seafront Villas (2 hrs)

    or
    Commentary cruise on Sword Beach

The Second World War

Cimetière militaire américain de Colleville sur mer, Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach – ©Caen la mer Tourisme / Les Conteurs

Base on 30 persons: From 63€/Pax

A day not to be missed at the heart of Normandy and history.

  • Morning
    Guided visit of the Caen Memorial or Arromanches Museum(2hrs)
      
  • Midday
    Lunch in Caen or on the coast
    (3 courses menu + drink package)
      
  • Afternoon
    Guided tour of the main sites on the D-Day Landings beaches (4hrs)
    On 6 June 1944, over 150,000 allied soldiers landed on the Normandy beaches during the biggest air and amphibious military operation of all time!

D-Day off the beaten Track

La Flamme à Ouistreham
©Caen la mer Tourisme / Les Conteurs

Base on 30 persons : From 44,00€/pax

See the little-known D-Day sites close to Caen

  • Morning
    Guided tour of Sword Beach and the British cemetery in Hermanville-sur-mer
    (2hrs)
     
  • Midday
    Lunch in Ouistreham

    (3 courses menu + drinks package)
     
  • Afternoon
    Guided tour of the Grand Bunker or the Hillman site
    (4 hrs)

Day trip in the heart of Normandy

Fromagerie Conquérant Caen

Base on 30 persons : From 58,50/Pax

This day trip is a postcard for Normandy:natural and iconic scenery plus food and drink to boot!

  • Morning
    Food tasting visit in one of the sites to choose from :

    Graindorge cheese dairy in Livarot (2hrs)
    or
    Visit & tasting at Calvados Drouin (2hrs)
  • Midday
    Lunch
    (3 courses menu + drink package)
  • Afternoon (4hrs)
    Commented boat cruise under the Pont de Normandie
    and
    Free time in Honfleur
     

Ideas for your stay

Looking for Ideas ? Here are a few ideas for trips over several days.

Canadian Remembrance Route

From the trenches of the First World War to the Dieppe Raid and the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, the Canadian Route of Remembrance pays tribute to the 500,000 Canadian soldiers who fought twice in the 20th century to restore freedom to the French people.

Jardin du souvenir canadien Abbaye d'Ardenne
Abbaye d’Ardenne

Informations

Nathalie PETIT 
n.petit@caenlamer-tourisme.fr 
+33 (0)2 31 27 14 10

Céline GIGUET 
c.giguet@caenlamer-tourisme.fr 
+33 (0)2 31 27 97 58