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   Caen is a city in Normandy, France, and the prefecture of the Calvados department. It has a rich history, a medieval center, and several landmarks such as the Abbaye aux Hommes and the Abbaye aux Dames.

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   Historically, it was largely due to William the Conquerorthat Caen grew into a great city beside the River Orne. William’s wife, Matilda of Flanders, was also involved. Each commissioned a grand abbey, the Men’s Abbey for William and the Women’s Abbey for Matilda, both of which remain hugely impressive places to this day. Between them, the many-tur...

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   Caen is conveniently situated two hours from Paris by train and a mere 15 minutes from the cross-Channel port of Ouistreham, which operates regular sailings to Portsmouth in the UK. The city also has its own airport in the neighbouring town of Carpiquet. Caen is within driving distance of popular Normandy attractions including Bayeux and its famous...

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   The City Pass Caen la mer is on sale (with or without transport) online or in the Information Officesof the Caen la mer Tourist Office in Caen or Ouistreham.

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   • Mémorial de Caen. Founded in 1988, the Mémorial de Caen is on top of an underground bunker from which the German general Wilhelm Richter coordinated the defence of Normandy’s beaches on D-Day.
   • Abbey of Sainte-Trinité. This Norman romanesque abbey was founded in the middle of the 11th century by Matilda of Flanders, who was the wife of William the Conqueror.
   • Château de Caen. In the middle ages Caen’s citadel, built by William the Conqueror in 1160, would have been a monumental landmark; even today it’s easy to get a sense of the dimensions in the park where the donjon and many houses used to be.
   • Abbaye aux Hommes. William the Conqueror established this abbey in 1063 to gain absolution for marrying Matilda of Flanders, who happened to be a cousin.

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   May 6, 2021 · Discover Caen, a lively and fascinating city in the middle of Normandy, with its rich history, culture and nature. Visit the Mémorial de Caen, the abbeys, the castle, the botanical garden and more.

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   Things to Do in Caen, France: See Tripadvisor's 76,229 traveller reviews and photos of Caen tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Caen. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   May 6, 2021 · A medieval castle, majestic churches and abbeys, world-class museums, parks and gardens - Caen is a fascinating city with so much history to uncover.

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   Where is Caen in Normandy?

   • Ideally located in the middle of Normandy, just 15 minutes from the cross-Channel ferry port of Ouistreham and two hours from Paris, the city of Caen – once home to William the Conqueror – is a lively and fascinating destination.

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   Where is Caen located?

   • Caen (UK: / ˈkɒ̃ ˈkɒn /; French: [kɑ̃] ⓘ; Norman: Kaem) is a commune 15 km (9.3 mi) inland from the northwestern coast of France. It is the prefecture of the department of Calvados.

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   What is Caen known for?

   • In 2014, Caen was the location of the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games. Current arms: Gules, a single-towered open castle Or, windowed and masoned sable. Under the Ancien Régime: Per fess, gules and azure, 3 fleurs de lys Or. During the First French Empire: Gules, a single-towered castle Or, a chief of Good Imperial Cities (gules, 3 bees Or).

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   How is Caen connected to France?

   • Caen is connected to the rest of France by motorways to Paris (A13), Brittany and Southern France (A84) and to Le Mans and central France (A88 – A28). The A13 and A88 are toll roads while the A84 is a toll-free motorway. The city is encircled by the N814 ring-road (Boulevard Périphérique) that was completed in the late 1990s.

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   Where is the Mémorial de Caen?

   • Mémorial de Caen Founded in 1988, the Mémorial de Caen is on top of an underground bunker from which the German general Wilhelm Richter coordinated the defence of Normandy’s beaches on D-Day. You can walk through this 70-metre-long tunnel and then head up for broader exhibits about the Second World.

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   When did Caen become the capital of Lower Normandy?

   • Caen succeeded Bayeux as the capital of Lower Normandy, complementing the second ducal capital of Rouen. Caen fell to Philip II of France on 21 May 1204, and was incorporated along with the remainder of Normandy into the Kingdom of France. In 1346, King Edward III of England led his army against the city, hoping to loot it.

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   Caen, France. Caen’s historic center—with its medieval monuments, Romanesque churches, and poignant memorials—stands testament to the port city's troubled history, caught in the crossfire of Normandy’s most significant battles.