Top 10 : best places to disconnect in Caen la mer

Top 10 : best places to disconnect in Caen la mer

Do you need to slow down? You want to take a breath of fresh air, a moment of calm and serenity? Turn off your phone, get your sunglasses and take a deep breath, we have selected for you the 10 best places to disconnect in Caen la mer. The Pointe du siège In first position […]

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 […]

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, […]

Around the old church in Thaon

Around the old church in Thaon

In a green setting, less than ten miles from Caen, there is a church that is almost one thousand years old. Thaon Church is a gem of Norman architecture in the Mue Valley. Taking in the Middle Ages, forest footpaths and disused underground quarries, we enjoyed a nature break around the old St Peter’s Church. […]

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 […]

In the footsteps of William the Conqueror at the Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen

In the footsteps of William the Conqueror at the Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen

When you think of William the Conqueror, you don’t often think of all the monuments that are linked to his life. And yet Caen has numerous traces of his visits because he chose to reign from this city in Normandy. We wanted to explore the monuments in Caen founded by William the Conqueror to get […]

On the attack at Caen Castle!

On the attack at Caen Castle!

The ducal castle is an impressive fortress right in the centre of Caen, and seems to be inviting us for a visit from Place Saint-Pierre… So let’s spend the afternoon exploring Caen Castle ! The history of Caen Castle Caen Castle is one of the biggest medieval buildings in Europe and always leaves visitors impressed! […]

After-work at the Christmas Market

After-work at the Christmas Market

Winter is coming, and the year-end celebrations too. Christmas means the traditional festive activities return. After a day at work, we enjoyed a relaxing evening between Christmas market, mulled wine, shopping and delicious treats. An after-work bathed in Christmas magic! Warming up with mulled wine Among the wooden chalets in the city centre, several offer […]

Pointe du Siège In Ouistreham

Pointe du Siège In Ouistreham

Enjoy unspoiled nature at Pointe du Siège in Ouistreham A wild and mysterious place Perhaps you have already seen the long beach in Ouistreham in Normandy with the rolling sandy landscapes and the sand castles, the work of the visitors of all ages. But you probably don’t know that just a few yards away, at […]

A day’s bike ride from Caen to Ouistreham

A day’s bike ride from Caen to Ouistreham

What could be better than a bike ride on a sunny day? Come and join us on one of our cycling trails in Ouistreham and get to see nature on the outskirts of the town. You will see, this day out will have a real holiday feel! A green way from Caen to the sea […]