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Caen Normandy

Caen is the capitol of the lower Normandy and is located just a few miles south of the English Channel. The town is most known for its historic buildings dating back to the reign of William the Conqueror and for the WWII Battle of Caen, which took place during the Normandy invasions.

Attractions

Chateau de Caen - The castle was built in 1060 by William the Conqueror and is one or the largest medieval fortresses in Western Europe. Today the castle serves as a museum but it has a long history from holding banquets for French and English Kings to serving as a barracks in WWII.

Two Abbeys - To repent for marrying his cousin Mathilda, William ordered the construction of two Abbeys, a Men's Abbey and a Women's Abbey.

Memorial Pour la Paix - This memorial was built to charter the events leading up to D-Day and remember the soldiers who died while fighting. The Memorial for Peace also houses conflict resolution ideas for different cultures.

Saint Etienne Abey-Church - The church is home to a slab that marks where the tomb of William the Conqueror was, even though his bones were truly scattered by the Huguenots in 1562.

Parc Festyland - If your looking for a break in all of the historical learning, this amusement park would be a nice place to just play and have fun for a few hours.