Port of Caen Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
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 Port of Caen
ibis Caen Centre
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
clean room good breakfast well located and easy to access. unfortunately, i used to stay there a lot and the parking at night was included, now they change it and it cost more money, i might just take another location next time, overall if you dont have a car, great place, close to the port de plaisance, ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance
Very helpful staff. Very clean throughout and modern hotel with very nice bar and restaurant areas. Excellent location for Caen Centre. Ample onsite parking. Overall great experience.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Château de Bellefontaine
A very pleasant place. We had some trouble with the heating (too hot), but it was fixed the next day, Beautiful setting, with a moorhen living in the pond. It is about ,7 miles to town, but the walk is unpleasant. The restaurant in the hotel is quite mediocre.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa
Staff, private hot tub, bar and breakfast were the best!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Village Normandy Garden Pierre & Vacances
Lovely stay
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Port of Caen
Le Marais
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Le Marais and you might want to plan a stop by Abbey of Sainte-Trinité and Normandy Museum while you're in 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.
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 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.
Quartier Calmette
The museums and coffee shops are a few reasons travellers visit Quartier Calmette. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Caen Castle and Normandy Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
