Le Marais 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 beautiful beaches 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 beautiful beaches 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 Le Marais
ibis budget Caen Centre Gare
ff were very courteous even tho we were checking in at midnight!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
ibis Caen Centre
friendly breakfast tasty town very pleasant and relatively central for the nomandy beaches
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa
Great staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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
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
Château de Bellefontaine
Food was not too good. We thought the food was packaged and the breakfast time we never get replaced food. And that was a little bit rude.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Le Marais
Port of Caen
Restaurants, shopping and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Port of Caen. Make a stop by Port de plaisance de Caen while you're exploring.
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.
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.
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.
Le Bas Vaucelles
Restaurants, river views and shopping are some highlights of Le Bas Vaucelles. You might stop by Normandy Museum or Zenith de Caen while you're in the area.
Saint-Jean Eudes Saint-Gilles
Travellers enjoy Saint-Jean Eudes Saint-Gilles for its bars and waterfront. Consider checking out Abbey of Sainte-Trinité while you're in the area.
