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.
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.
Abbaye aux Dames
Abbey founded by Queen Matilda, William's wife, with the austere Romanesque Holy Trinity church.
Mémorial de Caen
Museum for peace devoted to the Second World War, D-Day and the Cold War.
Église Saint-Pierre
Gothic church facing the castle, with a slender bell tower and a richly decorated Renaissance east end.
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