Popular places to visit
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
You can find out about the history of Caen when you stop by Church of St. Pierre. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Congress Centre
Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Caen Memorial
Find out about the history of Caen when you take a trip to Caen Memorial. 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.
Zenith de Caen
You can get tickets for a performance at Zenith de Caen during your trip to Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Private D-Day Omaha Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Caen Memorial
Normandy D-day beaches & Caen Memorial private historical tour
Caen: Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum Ticket
Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour
Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen
Private Tour to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d' Auge from Caen
Top hotels in Préfecture
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Reviewed on 15 Jun,2024
![ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525300/525276/dfdd128b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Apr,2024
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Reviewed on 4 Jun,2024
![Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6070000/6068400/6068320/a060667d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 May,2024
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Reviewed on 16 Jun,2024
![Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888900/888892/d4ca616f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 May,2024
Other neighbourhoods around Préfecture
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Centre Ancien
Unique features of Centre Ancien include the beaches and historical sites. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
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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.
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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.
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Saint-Ouen
Visitors to Saint-Ouen enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Abbey of Saint-Etienne is worth a stop.
Saint-Jean
Travellers like the monuments in Saint-Jean, and Saint-Jean Church is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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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.