What's Caen City Centre like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Caen City Centre, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and beach views. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Caen Castle and Abbey of Saint-Etienne. There's plenty more to see, including Normandy Museum and Church of St. Pierre.
How to get to Caen City Centre
Flying to:
- Caen (CFR-Carpiquet), 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Caen City Centre
- Deauville (DOL-Normandie), 26.5 mi (42.6 km) from Caen City Centre
Things to see and do in and around Caen City Centre
What to see in Caen City Centre
- Caen Castle
- Church of St. Pierre
- Congress Centre
- Abbey of Saint-Etienne
- Saint-Jean Church
Things to do in Caen City Centre
- Normandy Museum
- Prairie Racecourse
- Caen Museum of Fine Arts
Other popular Caen City Centre attractions
- Maison des Quatrans
- Saint-Georges Church
- Salle de l'Echiquier
- Abbey of Sainte-Trinité
When is the best time to visit Caen?
- Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: December, November, June, October (average 80 mm of rainfall)