A month to rediscover and bring to life Caen’s post-war reconstruction heritage
FREE
Monument tours, city walks, performing arts… From 19 September to 18 October, keep your eyes peeled and come and rediscover this often-overlooked heritage.
The result of a partnership between the Town Planning Department and the Musée de Normandie – Heritage Promotion Unit, this event forms part of the regional ‘Reconstruction Heritage in Normandy’ scheme, awarded by the Normandy Region to the City of Caen in 2021.
Free guided tours and city walks:
• A castle overlooking the city
• Saint-Jean district / Avenue du Six Juin
• Saint-Julien Church and its grand organ
• Bon Sauveur Chapel
• Saint-Paul district
• University
• Caen Theatre
Heritage for the very young:
• The Saint-Julien organ (for 2–6-year-olds)
Performing arts:
• Concert by the Madrigal de Condé
• Performance of ‘Tu te souviens’
Round-table discussion:
• Questions on the identity, function and role of Caen Castle since 1945
Activities subject to availability.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Programme and practical information on the Musée de Normandie – Château de Caen website: https://musee-de-normandie.caen.fr/evenement/nouveaux-regards-sur-la-reconstruction
Date
| From Saturday 19 September 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026 | |
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Prices
- Free for all
