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51°F 10°C
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Dday Guided Tours
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#1 of 10 attractions in Caen
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: Based in Caen,private licensed guide and driver proposes tours in Normandy.Expert on the landing beaches, I also provide... more » Owner description: Based in Caen,private licensed guide and driver proposes tours in Normandy.Expert on the landing beaches, I also provide services from Paris to Normandy with the visit of Normandy heritage sites as Giverny, Honfleur, Rouen, Mont Saint Michel...I arrange tours on demand to suit you. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Normandy Panorama
Normandy Panorama
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#2 of 10 attractions in Caen
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The Normandy Panorama Guide Service is located next to Caen, France. Our goal is to help you discover beautiful and historic... more » Owner description: The Normandy Panorama Guide Service is located next to Caen, France. Our goal is to help you discover beautiful and historic Normandy. The tours are conducted by a friendly bilingual experienced guide who is licensed by the French Tourism and Cultural Ministry. These tours are all conducted in 9-passenger air-conditioned minivans, which provide you with the personal touch necessary to appreciate and understand this beautiful country.We offer "private day tours" to: · Discover historical Normandy, " the D-day beaches " where we learn that freedom is not free· Learn the real story behind William the conqueror· Visit the famous Mont Saint Michel monastery· Discover the world famous Norman Gastronomy· Visit many small French villages and enjoy Normandy’s cheese, cider, calvados and other specialty products « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Memorial of Caen
Memorial of Caen
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#3 of 10 attractions in Caen
4.5 of 5 stars 120 reviews

The Memorial de Caen is an architechturally significant museum devoted to peace.  Member nations' flags fly out front.  The multi-level museum houses exhibits on mulitiple levels... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Military Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Abbaye aux Dames
Abbaye aux Dames
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#4 of 10 attractions in Caen
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Abbaye aux Hommes (Men's Abbey)
Abbaye aux Hommes (Men's Abbey)
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#5 of 10 attractions in Caen
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

The Abbaye aux Hommes ("Men's Abbey") was built in the 11th century and is a former abbey church located in the city of Caen, France.  William the Conqueror was buried here but... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Normandy Museum (Musee de Normandie)
Normandy Museum (Musee de Normandie)
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#6 of 10 attractions in Caen
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
La Colline aux Oiseaux
La Colline aux Oiseaux
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#7 of 10 attractions in Caen
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Chateau Ducal
Chateau Ducal
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#8 of 10 attractions in Caen
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews

Chateau Ducal (also called Caen Castle) is a large castle located in the center of Caen , France . Construction of the castle began in 1060 by William the Conqueror and in the... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Ancient Ruins
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Caen
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#9 of 10 attractions in Caen
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Le Vertigo
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#10 of 10 attractions in Caen
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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