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Just two hours from Paris, Caen is located in the Calvados department, renowned for its mild climate and magnificent landscapes. The city of William the Conqueror also boasts a rich historical and architectural heritage that will appeal to culture aficionados.
France's 39th most populous commune is well worth a visit. It also offers a wide range of leisure activities for young and old alike. Whether you're just passing through or not, discover the best things to do in winter and summer.
If the temperatures are far too cold, a good way to warm up is between four walls. And that's just as well, since Caen offers some top-quality Espace Game activities.
For example, why not try out some of the "missions" organized by the Atome Game team? Go to their room in the heart of downtown Caen. You'll need deduction, reflection and logic to win the various games on offer.
The capital of Calvados is a very attractive city from an architectural point of view. From William the Conqueror to the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy during the Second World War, not forgetting the Battle of Caen, the city has witnessed many great events that have shaped its history.
Take the time to visit the Caen Memorial, the Château de Caen built by William the Conqueror, or religious buildings such as the Abbaye aux Hommes and the Abbaye aux Dames.
Feeling a little hungry? Funbooker will make you lick your lips a little more. Caen has some culinary gems in store for you. So make your way to Rue de Vaugueux, home to a host of restaurants and bars. In particular, you'll find Caen-style tripe, one of the town's treasures. Enjoy your meal!
Located just outside Caen, the Festyland amusement park is the ideal place to spend a moment of total family fun. You'll find some thirty attractions in the park that retrace different stages of Norman history: the Belle Époque, the Vikings, the Pirates and the Knights. If your kids aren't looking at you with starry eyes by the end of the day, we don't know what they need.
During the summer, the seaside resort of Ouistreham is invaded by tourists from France and abroad. The beach, located just 20 minutes from downtown Caen, is a marvel to behold. Known as the "Pearl of the Côte de Nacre", this small commune is first and foremost famous for its immense beach of fine sand.
Bathers and water sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do, from swimming to canoeing, sand yachting and stand-up paddling. What if this is what happiness really means?
Nature lovers will be delighted if they come to Caen. For one thing, you can visit the Colline aux Oiseaux, a large floral park covering several hectares. Its green spaces, its many plants and birds and its superb view over the city are a real feast for the eyes.
Whether you're in love or with the family, you won't know where to turn as this garden is so rich in natural beauty. An ideal place to recharge your batteries, picnic and take a stroll. You can also take a trip to the Jardin des Plantes in the city center.
This lush green space boasts thousands of different plant species. There's an exotic greenhouse, regional indigenous flora and a medicinal garden. A crossroads of vegetation awaits you, to your delight.
