Centre Ancien Travel Guide

Caen

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Popular places to visit

Church of St. Pierre

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.

Church of St. Pierre

Normandy Museum

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Normandy Museum

Caen Castle

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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.

Caen Castle

Congress Centre

Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Congress Centre

Caen Museum of Fine Arts

You can browse the exhibits at Caen Museum of Fine Arts, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Caen Museum of Fine Arts

Salle de l'Echiquier

Find out about the history of Caen with a stop at Salle de l'Echiquier. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Salle de l'Echiquier

Things to do

Caen Memorial Ticket/Pass Exploration Museum

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

฿1,011
per adult
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

฿2,807
per adult
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen

Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen

฿4,117
per adult
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace

฿1,160
per traveller
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace
Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour

Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local

฿3,182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Magic Theme Track Game in Caen in Calvados

Caen: Magic Team Escape Game in Town

฿2,583
per traveller
Caen: Magic Team Escape Game in Town
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Top hotels in Centre Ancien

Best Western Royal Hotel Caen

Best Western Royal Hotel Caen

3 out of 5
1 Place De La Republique, Caen, Calvados
The price is ฿3,271 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿3,271
฿3,712 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (619 reviews)
Good hotel but noisy area
"Noisy area at night"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Best Western Royal Hotel Caen
ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

3 out of 5
33 Rue De Bras, Caen, Calvados
The price is ฿3,110 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,110
฿3,536 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Caen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Normandy Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (221 reviews)
"Very central, easy to find on street parking. Easy to walk to old town and lots of restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Hôtel des Quatrans

Hôtel des Quatrans

3 out of 5
17 Rue Gemare, Caen, Calvados
The price is ฿2,800 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿2,800
฿3,194 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (429 reviews)
Great hotel in Caen
"Excellent hôtel in a really lovely part of Caen near the Chateau. The rooms were clean and modern and the beds were really comfy. I would definitely come back again. Things to improve would be water available in the room and a shaver socket - neither of which were provided."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Hôtel des Quatrans
Hôtel La Fontaine Caen Centre

Hôtel La Fontaine Caen Centre

2 out of 5
26 Rue De La Fontaine, Caen, Calvados
The price is ฿2,765 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,765
฿3,110 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Normandy Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (333 reviews)
"The Hôtel La Fontaine is highly recommended. It is so tastefully decorated and very clean and quite. The customer service provided is above and beyond what we have typically experienced….perfect!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hôtel La Fontaine Caen Centre
SmartAppart Caen République

SmartAppart Caen République

17 Pl. de la République, Caen, Calvados
Stay at this aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Prairie Racecourse are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"Great location, updated, great amenities, walkable yo city center and train station. Only issue was this property is a little small but we were only in the room to sleep so it worked for us"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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SmartAppart Caen République
ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre

ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre

3 out of 5
Bd du Grand Parc, La Grand Parc 6, Herouville-Saint-Clair, Calvados
The price is ฿1,892 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,892
฿2,195 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Herouville-Saint-Clair. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Abbey of ...
8/10 Very Good! (219 reviews)
"Super convenient stop after a ferry trip. The family rooms are particularly good and great value."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre
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Other neighbourhoods around Centre Ancien

Caen featuring heritage architecture and a castle

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.

Quartier du château
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Préfecture

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

Préfecture
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Théâtre

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

Théâtre
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Vaugueux

Though Vaugueux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Normandy Museum and Caen Castle.

Vaugueux
Caen featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Caen City Centre

4/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Caen City Centre
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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-Jean

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