Centre Ancien Travel Guide
Caen





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Popular places to visit

Normandy Museum
You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Church of St. Pierre
After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Congress Centre
Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Saint-Georges Church
Saint-Georges Church is just one of the places to see in Caen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Maison des Quatrans
You can find out about the history of Caen with a stop at Maison des Quatrans. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map

Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen

Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local

e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace
Top hotels in Centre Ancien

Best Western Royal Hotel Caen
Staff at the front desk was extremely helpful
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Excellent location and value for money. Surprisingly good breakfast considering it was free.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hôtel des Quatrans
Staff was very helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Sure Hotel by Best Western Caen Mémorial
Staff were very welcoming and approachable. Room was good and had a great bathroom walk in shower
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Château de Bellefontaine
Perfecto hotel, great and big room
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

ibis Caen Centre
friendly breakfast tasty town very pleasant and relatively central for the nomandy beaches
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centre Ancien

Quartier du château
Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

Préfecture
Travellers enjoy Préfecture for its beaches and churches. Consider checking out Congress Centre while you're in the area.

Théâtre
Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Congress Centre while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Caen City Centre
Monuments, beaches and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Caen City Centre. Check out Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Caen area, you might plan a trip to Normandy Museum or Caen Castle.

Saint-Julien
Saint-Julien might not have many top sights, but Caen Castle and Normandy Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

