City Caen France,

Caen, Information and images

A city of 110,000 inhabitants in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region.. It is the seat of the prefecture.. <9> The town was already inhabited by the Celts, the first documented mention dates back to the 11th century. <9> The fighting in June 1944 between the Allies and the German troops that had just landed left considerable damage to the city.. The reconstruction lasted until 1962. <9> <9> Attractions: <9> <9> The Abbaye aux Hommes Saint-Étienne (male abbey), Rue Lebailly <9> <9> The Abbaye aux Dames Sainte-Trinité (abbey of women ), Place Reine Mathilde <9> <9> The castle of William the Conqueror , Esplanade de la Paix <9> with the Musée des beaux-arts de Caen , Le Château <9> A large collection of paintings is on display.. <9> And the Musée de Normandie <9> The exhibits show the history from the Stone Age to the present day.. <9> <9> The Saint-Pierre church , Place Saint-Pierre <9> <9> The Mémorial de Caen museum, Rue des Roquemonts 18 <9> The focus is on the history of the Second World War, especially in this region <9> <9> The Jardin botanique , Place Blot 5 <9> The Colline aux Oiseaux park, Avenue de L´Admiral Mountbatten <9> Two parks for relaxation.. <9>

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Motorhome place Aire de Caen

14000 Caen France
Pay for use site 13.70 Euro

open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember

Motorhome place Le Mémorial

14000 Caen Basse-Normandie France
without charge

open Januar until Dezember

Motorhome place Aire de Borja

14000 Caen France
without charge

open Januar until Dezember

Selected parking spaces

| Parking suitable for campers over 5 m
Le Mémorial

frankreich 14000 Caen Avenue du Maréchal Montgomery
Parking directly at the Peace Museum Le Mémorial.
There are no pitches, park attendants ensure order.
How to get there: In Caen, take exit 7 on the Périferique. Follow the MEMORIAL signs.

| Parking suitable for campers over 5 m
Parplatz am Hafen

frankreich 14000 Caen Rue des Mouettes
lots of parking, quiet at night but very busy during the day

Selected sights

| Bicycle / motorcycle
Von Caen nach Thury-Harcourt

frankreich 14000 Caen
From Caen to Thury-Harcourt cycle 25km on the old railway line.

| Bridge
Pegasus Brücke

frankreich 14970 Bénouville Voie Verte Caen-Ouistreham
Historische Brücke aus dem 2. Weltkrieg

| Cultural History
Memorial-Caen

frankreich 14000 Caen Esplanade General Dwight D. Eisenhower

| Cultural History
Musée de Normandie

frankreich 14000 Caen Chateau

| Art
Musee des Beaux Arts

frankreich 14000 Bas de Venoix Caen

| Other
Parc Floral de la Colline aux Oiseaux

Frankreich 14000 Caen

Selected service points

| Laundromat
Revolution Laundry

frankreich 14790 Verson Rue Hambuhren
Launderette with self-service and 24h service

| Laundromat
Revolution Laundry

frankreich 14150 Ouistreham Route de Caen
Launderette with self-service and 24h service