Visiting Caen with a disability
In the heart of Normandy, Caen attracts visitors from all over the world every year, captivated by its exceptional historical heritage!
The city is also committed to more inclusive tourism! It regularly updates accessibility information on its official website.
Whether you have a motor, hearing, visual, or mental disability, Caen makes every effort to make your stay pleasant and accessible.
Here are some tips to help you plan your stay.
Many tourist establishments in Caen have received the Tourism and Disability label, which guarantees a high level of accessibility and quality of welcome.
The Caen Tourist Office, like the one in Ouistreham, has facilities adapted to different types of disabilities.
You will find practical information, personalized advice, and services designed to make your visits easier.
Visiting Caen if you have a disability is entirely possible. The city offers a wide range of accessible cultural sites, such as museums and historic monuments.
The Normandy Museum, located within the walls of Caen Castle, is fully adapted for people with reduced mobility thanks to its elevators and carefully designed spaces.
Another must-see: the Abbaye aux Hommes, a jewel of medieval architecture, offers an adapted tour with a relief model, Braille panels, and large print.
Sensory tours are available for groups upon reservation. They allow for a tactile and visual immersion in the history of this monument founded by William the Conqueror.
The Caen Memorial is also accessible on one level. You can benefit from audio guides with audio description and subtitles on all video formats. The museum also offers wheelchair rentals.
The Juno Beach Center also has the Tourism and Disability label.
Entirely on one level, it has an audible beacon and a guide strip from the parking lot to the museum entrance.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge, as are folding canes and magnifying glasses.
Guided tours are specially reserved for people with disabilities.
Musée No. 4 Ouistreham, which traces the history of French volunteer soldiers, and the Pegasus Museum are also adapted for people with reduced mobility.
To help you make the most of your stay, the Best Western Royal in Caen welcomes you in the city center.
Discover our rooms for people with reduced mobility, perfectly equipped to meet your needs.
These double rooms are located on the first two floors of the hotel and offer breathtaking views of Place de la République. They are accessible by elevator.
Specially adapted for guests with disabilities, our bathrooms feature walk-in showers.
Wake up to a hearty breakfast served buffet-style or in bed, depending on your preference.
The city is also committed to more inclusive tourism! It regularly updates accessibility information on its official website.
Whether you have a motor, hearing, visual, or mental disability, Caen makes every effort to make your stay pleasant and accessible.
Here are some tips to help you plan your stay.
A certified welcome for people with disabilities
Many tourist establishments in Caen have received the Tourism and Disability label, which guarantees a high level of accessibility and quality of welcome.
The Caen Tourist Office, like the one in Ouistreham, has facilities adapted to different types of disabilities.
You will find practical information, personalized advice, and services designed to make your visits easier.
Accessible and Disabled-Friendly Cultural Sites
Visiting Caen if you have a disability is entirely possible. The city offers a wide range of accessible cultural sites, such as museums and historic monuments.
The Normandy Museum
The Normandy Museum, located within the walls of Caen Castle, is fully adapted for people with reduced mobility thanks to its elevators and carefully designed spaces.
The Abbaye aux Hommes
Another must-see: the Abbaye aux Hommes, a jewel of medieval architecture, offers an adapted tour with a relief model, Braille panels, and large print.
Sensory tours are available for groups upon reservation. They allow for a tactile and visual immersion in the history of this monument founded by William the Conqueror.
The Caen Memorial
The Caen Memorial is also accessible on one level. You can benefit from audio guides with audio description and subtitles on all video formats. The museum also offers wheelchair rentals.
The Juno Beach Center
The Juno Beach Center also has the Tourism and Disability label.
Entirely on one level, it has an audible beacon and a guide strip from the parking lot to the museum entrance.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge, as are folding canes and magnifying glasses.
Guided tours are specially reserved for people with disabilities.
Musée No. 4 Ouistreham, which traces the history of French volunteer soldiers, and the Pegasus Museum are also adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Your hotel in downtown Caen with its rooms for people with reduced mobility
To help you make the most of your stay, the Best Western Royal in Caen welcomes you in the city center.
Discover our rooms for people with reduced mobility, perfectly equipped to meet your needs.
These double rooms are located on the first two floors of the hotel and offer breathtaking views of Place de la République. They are accessible by elevator.
Specially adapted for guests with disabilities, our bathrooms feature walk-in showers.
Wake up to a hearty breakfast served buffet-style or in bed, depending on your preference.
