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Must see of Caen

Must see of Caen

Caen • One-Day City Plan

8.5
hours
8
attractions
30
from €

Must see of Caen

Quick Facts

Total Duration
8.4 hours
Stops
8 attractions
Currency
€ (EUR)
Available Transport
WalkingCarPublic
Intensity Level
Moderate
Location
City:Caen
Subregion:Calvados
Region:Normandy
Macroregion:Northern France
Country:France
MedievalHistoricalCastleReligious SitesWalking TourFirst-time VisitorMuseumsWWII Heritage

This comprehensive itinerary covers the essential sights of Caen, from the world-renowned Mémorial de Caen museum to William the Conqueror's medieval castle. The route includes both WWII history sites and Norman heritage landmarks. Note that the Mémorial de Caen is closed throughout January and on December 25. Escovile House (Tourist Office) is closed on Sundays. Online booking for the Mémorial is recommended, especially during summer and D-Day anniversary period.

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Start Point

Caen City Center

Distance
5.80 km
Duration
18 minutes
Transport
€1.80
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1

Mémorial de Caen

2.0 hours
4.6(22,222)
Must-See
MuseumWar MemorialHistoric Site
Distance
7.47 km
Duration
24 minutes
Transport
€1.80
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2

Abbaye aux Hommes (Saint-Étienne)

1 hour
4.6(5,169)
Must-See
AbbeyChurchMonumentHistoric Site
Distance
0.38 km
Duration
4 minutes
Transport
Free
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3

Place Saint-Sauveur

20 minutes
0
SquareHistoric Site

Lunch Break

1 hour

Distance
0.68 km
Duration
7 minutes
Transport
Free
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4

Half-Timbered Houses (Maisons à Pans de Bois)

15 minutes
4.6(25)
Historic SiteMedievalPicturesque
Distance
0.19 km
Duration
2 minutes
Transport
Free
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5

Escovile House (Hôtel d'Escoville)

15 minutes
4.8(35)
MonumentHistoric SiteRenaissanceMansion
Distance
0.18 km
Duration
2 minutes
Transport
Free
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6

Church of Saint-Pierre (Église Saint-Pierre)

35 minutes
4.5(1,287)
ChurchMonumentGothic ArchitectureMedievalHistoric Site
Distance
0.26 km
Duration
3 minutes
Transport
Free
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7

Le Vaugueux

45 minutes
0
NeighborhoodHistoric SiteMedieval
Distance
0.52 km
Duration
7 minutes
Transport
Free
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8

Château de Caen

1.5 hours
4.3(12,972)
Must-See
CastleHistoric SiteMonumentViewpoint
Distance
0.59 km
Duration
6 minutes
Transport
Free

End Point

Caen City Center

Total Cost: €147.40

Cost Breakdown

Total Cost
€147.40

Transport

Public
€3.60
per person
Walking
2.79 km

Hotels

Hotels
€72.00
total for group
Food
€42.00
per person

Individual Costs

1
Visitor 1
€147.40
Attractions: €29.80
Transport: €3.60 (Public)
Food: €42.00
Hotels: €72.00