Caen Travel Guide

Caen is a wonderful city in northwestern France, just 15km from English Channel. Caen-Portsmouth Ferry Route connects Caen with south of England. Caen is popular for historical buildings, cultural attractions, museums, monuments, great shopping areas, sun kissed beaches and happening nightlife. Caen population is around 1,15000. The inhabitant of Caen is called by the name of Caennais.

Caen Attractions

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Jardin botanique de Caen

It is the beautiful botanical garden with historical importance. It was built around 17th century with lush green park where you can sit and relax.

Stade Michel d'Ornano

France is famous for football and Stade Michel d'Ornano is wonderful football stadium in Caen. If you love to play football, then this is the place to go. It is worth to visit this place to cheer the teams and experience the local atmosphere.

Abbaye-aux-Dames

Abbaye-aux-Dames is must -see attractions for travelers across the world. William the Conqueror and his wife ordered to construct this Abbeys. It is one of the beautiful landmarks in Caen and is worth to visit.

Others attractions include Museum of Normandy, Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery and Chteau de Caen.

Caen Nightlife

Caen has vibrant, great, happening, lively and happening nightlife. There are lots of entertainment places to choose from. There are plenty of cafes, bars, clubs, restaurants, discos and operas to make your evening lively. O'Donnell's Irish pub, Theatre de Caen, Caf Latin and Memoranda are some of the good pubs and bars.

Travel Information

The most convenient and stress free mode of traveling from London to Caen is either train or ferry. I would suggest you to travel by high-speed Eurostar train as it is the most popular mode of transport in Europe due to its thrilling speed of 186mph, short check in process, cooperative staff, excellent on-board facilities and great food. You can also catch the breathtaking beauty of countryside while traveling through train.

If you want to experience under water traveling then Chunnel train is the best option. You simply need to take high-speed Eurostar train from London's St Pancras International train station to Paris Gare Du Nord station and then simply 30 min transfer to another station in Paris, you need to catch Corail Intercits train to Caen. You don't need to buy separate tickets from London to Caen. The journey time for London Caen train is around 4.5hrs.

Caen Travel Guide

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