Caen
France · NormandieFR
Prefecture and commune in Normandy, France
Caen is a city and commune 15 km (9.3 mi) inland from the northwestern coast of France. It is the prefecture of the department of Calvados. The city proper has 105,512 inhabitants, while its functional urban area has 470,000, making Caen the second largest urban area in Normandy and the 19th largest in France. It is also the third largest commune in all of Normandy after Le Havre and Rouen.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 109,400
- Coordinates
- 49.186, -0.359
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 35 m
Overview of Caen
Set in Normandie, France, Caen is a medium-sized town. Around 109,400 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: adventure, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Caen
Adventure in Caen
(5)Adventure in Caen covers Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Parachute and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Caen.
Culture in Caen
(4)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Castles, Docks and Monuments as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Caen's own activity tags.
Sports in Caen
(4)Caen records Biking, Golf, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Caen is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Caen
(3)On the wellness side, Caen offers Farms, Hammam and Spa. All of it is drawn from Caen's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Caen
(2)For water sports, expect Sailboats and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Caen.
Family in Caen
(1)Under family, Caen is tagged with Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Caen's own activity tags.
Nature in Caen
(1)Caen records Wildlife under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Caen is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Caen
(1)The other activities shortlist for Caen: Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Caen is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Caen
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Caen stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Caen, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Caen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caen known for?
- Caen, in Normandie, France, is best known for adventure, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 109,400 residents.
- What can you do in Caen?
- Recorded activities in Caen include Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Parachute and Theme Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Caen?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Caen stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Caen located?
- Caen is located in Normandie, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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