Préfecture Travel Guide

Caen

An ornate room with a large chandelier, a sofa, and a table with flowers.
A grand hall with ornate ceiling and chandeliers, long tables, and red chairs.
A detailed octagonal ceiling with a central floral pattern surrounded by geometric designs.
Illuminated sculptures in a square with historic buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Préfecture attractions

Congress Centre

8.6/10 (22 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

Caen Memorial Ticket/Pass Exploration Museum

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

฿1,032
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

฿3,058
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

฿4,204
per adult
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen
Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux

฿5,351
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux
Best Intro to Caen in 2 hours with a Local

Best Intro to Caen in 2 hours with a Local

฿3,019
per adult
Best Intro to Caen in 2 hours with a Local
Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour

Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local

฿3,249
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local
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Top hotels in Préfecture

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

3 out of 5
33 Rue De Bras Caen Calvados
The price is ฿4,757 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,757
฿5,360 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Caen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Normandy Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (265 reviews)
"Good breakfast options close to downtown shopping and restaurants"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Village Normandy Garden Pierre & Vacances

Village Normandy Garden Pierre & Vacances

3 out of 5
Garden Club Branville Calvados
Stay at this golf residence in Branville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (455 reviews)
"Excellent for family vacations! We couldn’t have been happier."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

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Village Normandy Garden Pierre & Vacances
ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre

ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre

3 out of 5
Bd du Grand Parc Herouville-Saint-Clair Calvados
The price is ฿2,851 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,851
฿3,263 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Herouville-Saint-Clair. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions K1 Speed and Abbey ...
8.2/10 Very good! (272 reviews)
"Emplacement très bien situé. Personnels amicales et nourritures excellente"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre
Churchill Hotel Bayeux Centre

Churchill Hotel Bayeux Centre

3 out of 5
14-16 rue Saint Jean Bayeux
The price is ฿5,938 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,938
฿6,647 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bayeux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
"Room was clean and quiet. Breakfast was plentiful anf fresh. Air conditioning was good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Churchill Hotel Bayeux Centre
Hôtel Spa Face à la Mer

Hôtel Spa Face à la Mer

3 out of 5
42 Bd Wattier Merville-Franceville-Plage Calvados
The price is ฿6,197 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿6,197
฿6,960 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merville-Franceville-Plage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great position, staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hôtel Spa Face à la Mer
Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial

Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial

3 out of 5
36 Ave Montgomery Caen Calvados
The price is ฿2,996 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,996
฿3,423 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (604 reviews)
"Hôtel confortable et personnel à la réception très sympathique."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial
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Where to stay in Préfecture

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A cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by buildings and a green park.

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.

A waterfront cityscape with a calm river reflecting buildings and cars.

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.

A historic stone building with intricate carvings and a large arched structure.

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.

A historic stone building with a red door, a large tree, and a church spire in the background.

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.

A street with a monument, flags, and a hotel.

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.

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