Visit Old Caen
Although the city suffered a lot in 1944, a large part of the Caennais heritage is still standing.
Don't miss out during your stay:
Don't miss out during your stay:
- The Place Saint Sauveur and its magnificent 18th century bourgeois residences.
- The Rue Froide and its church "Notre Dame de Froide Rue" and its hidden manor houses from the 15th and 16th centuries.
- The rue Ecuyère, famous for its antique shops and its beautiful 16th century mansions.
- The rue Saint Pierre and its superb facades of half-timbered houses.
- The Hotel d'Escoville freely inspired by the Château de Chambord and which houses the tourist office.
- The 12th century Saint Pierre church is striking for the luxury of its ornamentation.
- The "Vaugueux": picturesque district at the foot of the castle where Edith Piaf's family lived. A plethora of restaurants offering typical and traditional cuisine awaits you in a friendly atmosphere.