Car-free Weekend in Caen la mer

Car-free Weekend in Caen la mer

Want to discover Caen la Mer on foot or by bike, but above all without a car? This is the perfect destination for a car-free getaway and a weekend of sustainable tourism. The city of Caen is close to the sea and can be reached by train: ideal for a stay as a couple, with […]

City Break in Caen la mer

City Break in Caen la mer

Discover Caen la mer for a weekend with friends or as a couple. From its thousand-year-old history to the discovery of local products and an excursion to the sea, take a break in Caen in Normandy. Caen in one day 1000 YEARS OF HISTORY To get an overview of the city, its expanse and its […]

Say Cheese !

Say Cheese !

We are glad to say that the very first Norman speciality is cheese! Nothing beats a gourmet tour among Caen’s cheesemongers to conclude a touristic day in Normandy. The satisfaction of being “Baratiné” Upon a unanimous vote, we booked a table at the Cremerie des Baratineurs where we all met to share a friendly summer […]

A stand-up paddle boarding tour

A stand-up paddle boarding tour

As soon as the palmy days are here, the call of the sea becomes irresistible. For a fun and rejuvenating activity, we chose a water sport: the stand-up paddle. What better way to jump into the water? Jean-Baptiste and Adèle, two enthusiasts who lived the experience, tell us everything about their romantic paddle board tour. […]

Brunch at Billy & Co’s Farm

Brunch at Billy & Co’s Farm

A few kilometres from Caen, surrounded by nature, La Ferme de Billy welcomes you every weekend to brunch. As a cosy and enjoyable space, this is one of the best spots for brunching among couples, friends or family! A place like home In the heart of the village of Rots, La Ferme de Billy is […]

In the footsteps of the french commandos at Sword beach

In the footsteps of the french commandos at Sword beach

After visiting the Mémorial de Caen, why not continue your tour by visiting one of the D-day landing beaches: Sword Beach, the only landing beach where French commandos actually landed. Sword beach, the place where french commandos landed The first thing we noticed when we arrived at Sword Beach, is that it looked a lot […]

Top 8 of the culinary specialities to try

Top 8 of the culinary specialities to try

Are you discovering Caen and don’t want to miss out on the local specialities? This top 8 is for you! To be tried on the spot or to take away as a souvenir, we have selected for you a selection of typical Norman and Caen products. 1# Tripe à la mode de Caen When you […]

Top 10 of the DDay sites to visit

Top 10 of the DDay sites to visit

Dive into the heart of the DDay landing beaches. From Sword beach to the Caen Memorial Museum passing through the Pegasus Bridge, discover our selection of sites to visit. The Caen Memorial Museum tells us History Dedicated to the History of the 20th Century, the Caen Memorial Museum is a must-see. Thanks to its route […]

Top 7 of the must-see attractions in Caen la mer

Top 7 of the must-see attractions in Caen la mer

You don’t know Caen la mer and you don’t have much time ? Discover the must-see sights so you do not miss on the essential of the area ! The city of William the Conqueror Duke of Normandy then King of England, William the Conqueror founded the city of Caen during the 11th century. Built around 1060, […]

A day out with the family at Festyland!

A day out with the family at Festyland!

That’s a great idea… Have some fun with all the family in the Festyland amusement park in Caen-la-Mer! Along with the rides, the park features different districts retracing the history of Normandy during the Belle Époque, in the times of the Vikings and the pirates, and in the Middle Ages! For a fun-filled day out, […]

Focus on the three British military cemeteries

Focus on the three British military cemeteries

Come with us… We will show you round three of Normandy’s 27 cemeteries. The Battle of Normandy saw almost 100,000 soldiers sacrifice their lives for freedom. Heading for the Hermanville-sur-Mer military cemetery! On Sword Beach, in the resort of Hermanville-sur-Mer, we will visit a cemetery where 1005 allied soldiers are buried, including 986 soldiers from […]