Centre Ancien Travel Guide
Caen
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Popular places to visit

Church of St. Pierre
You can find out about the history of Caen when you stop by Church of St. Pierre. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Normandy Museum
You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Congress Centre
Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Caen Museum of Fine Arts
You can browse the exhibits at Caen Museum of Fine Arts, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Saint-Georges Church
You can find out about the history of Caen with a trip to Saint-Georges Church. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour

e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace

Normandy: D-Day Beaches Private Tour from Caen or Bayeux

Normandy D-Day Beaches Private Canadian Sector from Bayeux

Caen: Private custom tour with a local guide
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Other neighbourhoods around Centre Ancien

Quartier du château
Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Préfecture
Travellers enjoy Préfecture for its beaches and churches. Consider checking out Congress Centre while you're in the area.
Théâtre
Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Caen Castle while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Vaugueux
Though Vaugueux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Normandy Museum and Caen Castle.

Caen City Centre
Monuments, beaches and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Caen City Centre. Check out Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Saint-Jean
Travellers like the monuments in Saint-Jean, and Saint-Jean Church is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Caen Castle
- Caen Museum of Fine Arts
- Cabourg Beach
- Museum of the Battle of Normandy
- Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry
- British Normandy Memorial
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux
- Arromanches D-Day Museum
- Bayeux British War Cemetery
- Caen University Hospital
- Pegasus Bridge
- Caen Exhibition Centre
- University of Caen Normandy
- Mulberry Harbour
- Baie de la Seine