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 […]

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. Aux Fromages de France We start our gourmet tour at Aux Fromages de France where we met the owners: Sylvie and Fabrice. The two cheese lovers presented […]

Brunch at Billy’s Farm

Brunch at Billy’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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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! […]