Château de Caen
One of Europe's largest medieval fortresses, founded by William the Conqueror. It houses the fine arts museum and the Museum of Normandy.
Tickets →Caen, France
Caen: airports, things to do and where to stay
Caen, the city of William the Conqueror, combines a vast medieval castle, two Romanesque abbeys and the Memorial devoted to the Second World War. It is the gateway to the Normandy D-Day beaches.
Caen airports
From the airport to central Caen
Caen-Carpiquet airport is about 6 km from central Caen.
Twisto 3
Twisto line 3 links the airport with central Caen (Carpiquet – Ifs). €1.60 ticket, valid for 1 hour on the whole network including transfers.
Taxi
Taxis outside arrivals. To the railway station, about €28 during the day (7am-7pm).
Caen
Things to do in Caen
Abbaye aux Hommes
Romanesque abbey founded by William the Conqueror, where his tomb lies. Today it also houses the town hall.
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Abbaye aux Dames
Abbey founded by Queen Matilda, William's wife, with the austere Romanesque Holy Trinity church.
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Église Saint-Pierre
Gothic church facing the castle, with a slender bell tower and a richly decorated Renaissance east end.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Caen?
Caen is served by Caen-Carpiquet (CFR).
How far is the airport from central Caen?
Caen-Carpiquet airport is about 6 km from central Caen.
How do I get from the airport to central Caen?
From Caen-Carpiquet airport you can take Twisto 3 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Caen?
Highlights of Caen include Château de Caen, Abbaye aux Hommes, Abbaye aux Dames, Mémorial de Caen, and Église Saint-Pierre.
Photo credits
- Château de Caen: Nikater, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Abbaye aux Hommes: Viault, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Abbaye aux Dames: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mémorial de Caen: Mémorial de Caen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Église Saint-Pierre: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons