« Thanks to its monumental heritage. Caen is one of a very few selected European towns offering a comprehensive insight into architectural styles from the 11th to the 21^st Century.

From its colossal castle to its famous abbeys, without forgetting its many churches, chapels and civil buildings. Caen is a constant medley of traditional and modern architecture.

And from its wounds, it has drawn strength thanks to an extremely successful reconstruction programme, integrating environmental awareness well ahead of its time.

A university town since the Middle Ages. Caen offers visitors a wealth of cultural discoveries from living art to historical and artistic heritage, symbolised within its many museums. »