Zone Activite Nord-Ouest Travel Guide
Caen
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Popular places to visit
Caen Memorial
You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
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.
University of Caen Normandy
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Caen Normandy during your travels in Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Abbey of Saint-Etienne
Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. 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.
Things to do
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux
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 Zone Activite Nord-Ouest
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
Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial
The staff is very nice and helpful with our requests! Very comfortable but couldn’t turn the heat down!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
ibis Caen Centre
friendly breakfast tasty town very pleasant and relatively central for the nomandy beaches
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Château de Bellefontaine
Perfecto hotel, great and big room
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hôtel Le St Patrice
Cozy interior courtyard room. Very nice staff. Quiet in the off season.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
My second stay at this hotel. First on was in August last year. IMHO best value for money.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zone Activite Nord-Ouest
Champagne
When in Champagne, you can plan a visit to Caen Memorial and Colline aux Oiseaux, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Verte Vallée
While Verte Vallée may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Caen Memorial and Caen Castle.
Jardin des plantes
Travellers like the parks in Jardin des plantes, and Caen Botanical Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Université
While there might not be top attractions in Université, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Caen Castle and Normandy Museum.
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.
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.
