Welcome to Caen
Just minutes from the cross-Channel ferry port of Ouistreham, Caen's historic center pays homage to its eventful past. Walking the ramparts of the city's medieval Château, the one-time home of William the Conqueror; admiring the Romanesque abbeys and buzzing student quarter; and uncovering WWII secrets at the Caen memorial are among the top things to do in Caen. Normandy's most-visited attractions also sit right on the doorstep, and day-trippers can explore the D-Day Landing Beaches, marvel at the Bayeux Tapestry, and sample cider and Calvados (apple brandy) along Normandy's Cider Route.