Caen (Basse- Normandie) Pop: 115,000

Caen is located 5 miles from the English Channel, has historical structures that date to the reign of William the Conquerer (11th century A.D.).

Caen Attractions

Parc Festyland (amusement park)

Tomb of William the Conqueror

Memorial pour la Paix - peace museum and exhibits on WWI and WWII

Easter Festival - market activities held annually in April

Chateau de Canon - temple with surrounding gardens

St-Etienne Church - built under the direction of William the Conqueror circa1063

Musee desBeaux-Artes - paintings by Courbet, Tintoretto, Rubens and others

Musee de Normandie - regional history displays

Caen Castle - built at direction of William the Conqueror circa 1060