Location: Caen
Top Things to do in Caen
Top 10 Free Things to do in Caen, Normandy
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Caen
1. WarpZone Caen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Le Warpzone is the first eSport bar in Normandy ! What's an eSport bar ? An eSport bar is like a regular bar, with cocktails with or without alcohol), soft drinks, snacks ... but with video games ! You can play for free, with friends on old schools machines, from NES to PS4, but you can also participate to tournaments on different popular games, like Counter Strike, League of Legends, Hearthstone ...
2. Abbaye aux Dames
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerMike9999 - Tiburon, United States
We were enthralled by Abbaye aux Dames which exudes historical importance as the burial place of Mathilda of Flanders, who married William the Conqueror (who is buried at Abbaye aux Hommes). Unlike Abbaye aux Hommes which charges a ripoff 7 Euros for a very bad French-only guided tour, you can do you own self guided tour of Abbaye aux Dames and easily see everything. Furthermore, right outside this abbey is a wonderful large flower garden which is WAY BETTER than the one at Abbaye des Hommes.
3. La Colline aux Oiseaux
4. La Boite a Calva
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
5. Eglise Saint-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By CCR_GR - London, United Kingdom
Yes its a church not a cathedral according to the web but you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise as its an absolute beauty. The fascinating thing when we were there, was to stand on the east side and see it looking unrenovated and in desperate need of some urgent attention, and then going round to the west and seeing it undergoing the renovation it deserves - must be costing a 'Kings ransom' but unarguably worth every centime. Not sure how long their going to be there but when we went inside they had three of the Bells, (originals now replaced?) on show.
6. Eglise Saint-Jean
7. Office de Tourisme de Caen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
The Tourist Office of Caen la Mer can inform you about the sightseeing, events, accommodation and guided tours in Caen and Ouistreham. In our information offices you will also find: a shop, a ticket service, a reservation service.
Reviewed By scottp372 - Ottawa, Canada
A good place to become acquainted with Caen is to start at the local Office de Tourisme de Caen. This is especially true for first-time visitors and the staff is helpful and will provide maps and brochures of Caen as well as the entire Normandy region.
8. Jardin des Plantes
9. Eglise Saint Etienne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By rojo306 - Hertford, United Kingdom
We also visited this one where William the conqueror was buried. Very interesting to see and a must on your list to see while visiting this historical town of Caen.
10. Quartier du Vaugueux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By Survivory - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
When you walk this short street you can't help but wonder how the city looked before it was bombed during the war. As glad as you are that what the result for society was as sad it is with all the damage that was done - not only here off course but in so many other places. The street is full of small restaurants and the old houses are very charming. We came here just after lunch so we did not stay very long, but it is well worth a visit even if you are not planning to eat.
