William the Conqueror's heritage in Caen
Old Caen is home to a number of historic monuments dating back to the 11th century, bearing witness to the influence of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England.
An emblem of Caen's historic heritage, Caen Castle is one of the largest medieval enclosures in Europe. The castle has preserved traces of each century of its history, from the restored ramparts overlooking the keep, to William's palace, the Exchequer Room, Saint George's church and the Governors' Lodgings...
Once through the main gate, you enter what is now the grounds of the Musée de Normandie. The château also offers some of the best views of Caen from its ramparts.
Founded around 1059-1060 by William the Conqueror and his wife Matilda of Flanders, the former Benedictine Abbey of the Trinity of Caen stands at the top of the hill overlooking the confluence of the Orne and Odon rivers in Caen. Queen Matilda, founder of the Abbey, was buried in November 1083 in the choir of the abbey church, where her epitaph, engraved on a black marble slab, can still be seen.
Take advantage of the ideal location of our 3-star hotel and its proximity to the must-sees of Old Caen!
Getting to the Best Western Royal Hôtel is also very simple:
🚆 20 minutes on foot or 12 minutes by tram from Caen station.
🚗 Preferential rate at the Indigo car park just opposite the hotel
With family or friends, take advantage of our family and connecting rooms for a friendly stay! They consist of two rooms of 20 and 23m2 and can accommodate up to 5 people. Enjoy a tasty breakfast together and meet up at the bar at the end of the day to share your best memories over a glass of local cider or Calvados.
Don't hesitate any longer and book your next stay at our Best Western hotel in Normandy!
Visit Caen in the footsteps of William the Conqueror
The Ducal Castle
An emblem of Caen's historic heritage, Caen Castle is one of the largest medieval enclosures in Europe. The castle has preserved traces of each century of its history, from the restored ramparts overlooking the keep, to William's palace, the Exchequer Room, Saint George's church and the Governors' Lodgings...Once through the main gate, you enter what is now the grounds of the Musée de Normandie. The château also offers some of the best views of Caen from its ramparts.
The Abbaye-aux-Hommes
In order to reconcile himself with the Vatican, which reproached him for marrying the Princess of Flanders, his distant cousin, William the Conqueror undertook the construction of the Abbey of Men in 1066. Begun in Romanesque style, it was completed in the 13th century in Gothic style. It includes the Saint-Étienne abbey church (11th, 13th and 17th centuries), which houses the tomb of William the Conqueror, the conventual buildings (18th century), now the Town Hall, the cloister and the Salle des Gardes (14th century), formerly a ceremonial hall and now the town council chamber.
The Ladies' Abbey
Founded around 1059-1060 by William the Conqueror and his wife Matilda of Flanders, the former Benedictine Abbey of the Trinity of Caen stands at the top of the hill overlooking the confluence of the Orne and Odon rivers in Caen. Queen Matilda, founder of the Abbey, was buried in November 1083 in the choir of the abbey church, where her epitaph, engraved on a black marble slab, can still be seen.
Your hotel in the centre of Caen
Take advantage of the ideal location of our 3-star hotel and its proximity to the must-sees of Old Caen!Getting to the Best Western Royal Hôtel is also very simple:
🚆 20 minutes on foot or 12 minutes by tram from Caen station.
🚗 Preferential rate at the Indigo car park just opposite the hotel
With family or friends, take advantage of our family and connecting rooms for a friendly stay! They consist of two rooms of 20 and 23m2 and can accommodate up to 5 people. Enjoy a tasty breakfast together and meet up at the bar at the end of the day to share your best memories over a glass of local cider or Calvados.
Don't hesitate any longer and book your next stay at our Best Western hotel in Normandy!
