1 Aparthotel in Caen
Caen, a real breath of fresh air 2 hours from Paris and only 10 minutes from the wide beaches of Normandy, is a lively metropolis with a thousand-year-old past. Seduced by the fortified aspect of Caen, William the Conqueror set his sights on the small Norman town and had a castle and two abbeys built there: the Men's Abbey and the Ladies' Abbey. Discover the varied offer of our appart-hotels in Basse-Normandie and especially in the city of Caen. You can benefit from services such as free Wi-Fi, laundry, buffet breakfast and private parking.
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What are the must-see cultural activities in Caen?
Start by visiting the memorial, city of history for peace, conceived in commemoration of the Battle of Normandy, this museum is above all an international cultural center dedicated to the history of the 20th century and to peace. The rooms are beautifully presented with modern staging. There is also the gallery of the Nobel Peace Prizes which celebrates all the winners of this award since its creation. Then, the Castle of William the Conqueror, this Falaise castle is a major example of medieval architecture from the 12th and 12th centuries. This castle dominates the city with its 3 keeps and its ramparts flanked by 15 towers. You will be able to see film projections, staging as well as the visualization and manipulation of 3D objects on touch tablets. Also, the museum of Fine Arts, it is rich of incredible collections of old paintings, it is also open to the contemporary creation! A park of sculptures is proposed, as well as exhibitions of paintings, drawings and engravings of all periods. This museum has just opened a cubist room and regularly renews its 20th and 21st century collections.
What are the must-do leisure activities in Caen?
Take the time to have a coffee on the Place Saint-Sauveur, this vast paved and triangular esplanade that has become pedestrianized is lined with a beautiful group of 18th century residences. The plant garden is a real green lung in the heart of the city center with collections of rare plants! More than 8000 species of plants are presented, from Norman flora to exotic flora. Thanks to the wide Normandy beaches, lots of water activities are possible like paddle, jet ski, pedal boat, sea kayaks, windsurfing, catamaran and many others.