Préfecture Travel Guide
Caen
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Popular places to visit
Abbey of Saint-Etienne
Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Church of St. Pierre
After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. 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.
Zenith de Caen
You can get tickets for a performance at Zenith de Caen during your trip to Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Caen Memorial
You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Caen Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Caen Exhibition Centre during your trip to Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Préfecture
ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Excellent location and value for money. Surprisingly good breakfast considering it was free.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
It was fine. Clean. Quiet. Nice amenities. Walkable
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial
Room was spacious, staff were really friendly, and both supper and breakfast were really good. If we’re ever back in the area again, we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Kyriad Prestige Residence & Spa Cabourg - Dives-sur-Mer
On a séjourné le week-end de la Toussaint avec Ma Femme. L’accueil excellent à l’écoute de nos attentes, la propreté de l’hôtel, le spa, la piscine et l’emplacement de l’hôtel tout était vraiment parfait. Je recommande cet hôtel.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Sure Hotel by Best Western Caen Mémorial
The young man who welcomed us to the hotel and who answered any questions we had and responded to our needs was excellent. Easy to talk to and seemed to be always available.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Campanile Caen Centre - Gare
Staff was nice
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Préfecture Travel Guide
- Congress Centre
- Cabourg Beach
- Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry
- Juno Beach
- Museum of the Battle of Normandy
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux
- Ouistreham Beach
- Normandy Museum
- British Normandy Memorial
- Bayeux British War Cemetery
- Courseulles-sur-Mer Beach
- Caen Castle
- Houlgate Beach
- Cabourg Casino
- University of Caen Normandy
- Promenade Marcel Proust
- Mulberry Harbour
- Longues-sur-Mer Battery
- Baie de la Seine
- Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Abbey of Saint-Etienne
- Château de Canon
