Caen: your stopover near the Portsmouth-Ouistreham maritime route
Located just fifteen kilometers from Ouistreham, Caen is an ideal stopover if you plan to take the ferry service between Portsmouth and Ouistreham.
Whether for just one night or for an extended stay, the Norman city is one of the essential stops during your transit between France and England.
Located near the ferry terminal, you'll be able to discover the Norman city and its particularly rich historical heritage.
Caen enjoys a strategic location if you're taking one of Brittany Ferries' ferry services from Portsmouth.
In just twenty minutes, you can reach the city center from Ouistreham and enjoy its many attractions!
A stopover in Caen is, above all, an opportunity to discover a city with an exceptional heritage.
Birthplace of William the Conqueror, it is home to many iconic monuments such as Caen Castle, the Abbaye aux Hommes, and the Abbaye aux Dames.
If you're a history buff, don't miss a visit to the Caen Memorial, a must-see museum dedicated to the Second World War.
Finally, take a relaxing break in the bustling streets of the city center and along the banks of the Orne River to sample some specialties such as oysters, Caen-style tripe, or Teurgoule de Normandie, a dessert made with rice and milk.
The Portsmouth-Ouistreham route, operated by Brittany Ferries, offers up to three daily crossings.
Aboard the Normandie, Mont Saint-Michel, and Guillaume de Normandie ships, you'll enjoy a pleasant crossing lasting an average of 6 hours.
Departures from Portsmouth are scheduled in the morning, starting at 7:45 a.m., for a mid-afternoon arrival in France, ideal for reaching your hotel in Caen in just a 20-minute drive.
You also have the option of traveling overnight and docking in Ouistreham early, around 6:45 a.m.
Finally, a final connection operates during the day, departing at 3:00 p.m. for a 10:00 p.m. arrival in France.
In the opposite direction, departures from Caen/Ouistreham are scheduled at dawn, starting at 5:45 a.m., for a mid-morning arrival in England, ideal for returning to London in just two hours.
The Best Western Royal Hotel in Caen is the perfect place for your stopover near the Portsmouth-Ouistreham ferry route.
Located next to Caen Castle, on Place de la République, it offers easy access to all tourist attractions, while also being close to the Ouistreham ferry terminal.
Book one of our 47 comfortable and modern rooms equipped with a king-size bed and a shower or bathtub.
The reception is open 24/7, making your arrival easy.
When you wake up, why not enjoy the buffet breakfast, featuring crepes, local jams, scrambled eggs, cheese, and cold meats?
Don't wait any longer to book your stay and discover the hidden treasures of Caen.
Whether for just one night or for an extended stay, the Norman city is one of the essential stops during your transit between France and England.
Located near the ferry terminal, you'll be able to discover the Norman city and its particularly rich historical heritage.
Caen: A City at the Gateway to the English Channel
Caen enjoys a strategic location if you're taking one of Brittany Ferries' ferry services from Portsmouth.
In just twenty minutes, you can reach the city center from Ouistreham and enjoy its many attractions!
A Stopover to Discover the History of Normandy
A stopover in Caen is, above all, an opportunity to discover a city with an exceptional heritage.
Birthplace of William the Conqueror, it is home to many iconic monuments such as Caen Castle, the Abbaye aux Hommes, and the Abbaye aux Dames.
If you're a history buff, don't miss a visit to the Caen Memorial, a must-see museum dedicated to the Second World War.
Finally, take a relaxing break in the bustling streets of the city center and along the banks of the Orne River to sample some specialties such as oysters, Caen-style tripe, or Teurgoule de Normandie, a dessert made with rice and milk.
Portsmouth-Ouistreham Ferry Schedule
The Portsmouth-Ouistreham route, operated by Brittany Ferries, offers up to three daily crossings.
Aboard the Normandie, Mont Saint-Michel, and Guillaume de Normandie ships, you'll enjoy a pleasant crossing lasting an average of 6 hours.
Departures from Portsmouth are scheduled in the morning, starting at 7:45 a.m., for a mid-afternoon arrival in France, ideal for reaching your hotel in Caen in just a 20-minute drive.
You also have the option of traveling overnight and docking in Ouistreham early, around 6:45 a.m.
Finally, a final connection operates during the day, departing at 3:00 p.m. for a 10:00 p.m. arrival in France.
In the opposite direction, departures from Caen/Ouistreham are scheduled at dawn, starting at 5:45 a.m., for a mid-morning arrival in England, ideal for returning to London in just two hours.
Where to stay in Caen?
The Best Western Royal Hotel in Caen is the perfect place for your stopover near the Portsmouth-Ouistreham ferry route.
Located next to Caen Castle, on Place de la République, it offers easy access to all tourist attractions, while also being close to the Ouistreham ferry terminal.
Book one of our 47 comfortable and modern rooms equipped with a king-size bed and a shower or bathtub.
The reception is open 24/7, making your arrival easy.
When you wake up, why not enjoy the buffet breakfast, featuring crepes, local jams, scrambled eggs, cheese, and cold meats?
Don't wait any longer to book your stay and discover the hidden treasures of Caen.
