Caen, city of William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror founded the city 1000 years ago and changed Caen's destiny for ever.
The city has an exceptional historical heritage. The Castle, the Men's Abbey and the Ladies' Abbey figure among the jewels of Norman architecture.
 Abbaye aux Hommes (The Men's Abbey)
Abbaye aux Dames (The Ladies' Abbey)
Château Ducal (Caen Castle)
The museums
Le Mémorial de Caen
Musée de Normandie (Normandy Museum)
Musée des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum)
Musée d'Initiation à la Nature (Nature Discovery Museum)
Maquette du Plan de Rome (scale model of Rome)
Musée de Vieux la Romaine
Parks
The environment plays a dominant role in Caen . The city has an exceptional green heritage with more than 500 hectares of green space integrated into the centre and the various areas, inviting residents to daydream, relax and play sport.
Jardin des Plantes (Botanical garden)
La Colline aux Oiseaux (the Birds Hill)
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