Capital of Basse-Normandie, Caen is a city of arts with a real historical heritage made of castles, abbeys, churches and museums. Also, this city which cultivates tradition and modernism is full of sites dedicated to major events of the 20th century which it is essential to discover.
Ducal castle:
Built around 1060 by Guillaume the Conqueror, the Ducal castle of Caen is one of the largest fortified enclosures in Europe.
The Caen Memorial:
The Caen Memorial is a real museum retracing with meticulousness the history of the 20th century. He was perfectly imagined by his designers. To discover the museum journey from 1918 to the present day is to enter the history of Normandy but also the history of the world. All of the greatest conflicts such as landing, the battle of Normandy or the Cold War, are constructively revealed. The memorial is also a place of reflection, conferences, virtual exhibitions and international conferences.
