Créé par Emilie, le 20 mai 2026

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Caen, France

Home of William and Matilda

Parcours audioguidé pour visiter Caen

This visit to Caen invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of the Norman epic, wandering past its majestic abbeys, protective ramparts, and districts built of golden stone. It highlights the legacy of William the Conqueror, the resilience of a reconstructed city, and the lively student life that energizes its historic streets. A simple and immersive way to explore the center of Caen at your own pace, from the serenity of the Vaugueux district to the grandeur of its ducal destiny!

4.6 km
Distance
23
Audios
1h50
Durée
Boucle
Parcours
Men's Abbey

Men's Abbey

1/23

Saint-Etienne-le-Vieux Church

Saint-Etienne-le-Vieux Church

2/23

Advice

Advice

3/23

Guillaume Bookshop

Guillaume Bookshop

4/23

The missing Odon

The missing Odon

5/23

Than mansion

Than mansion

6/23

Escoville mansion

Escoville mansion

7/23

Leroy Tower

Leroy Tower

8/23

View of the marina

View of the marina

9/23

Ladies' Abbey

Ladies' Abbey

10/23

Saint Gilles church

Saint Gilles church

11/23

Saint-Sépulcre collegiate church

Saint-Sépulcre collegiate church

12/23

Vaugueux district

Vaugueux district

13/23

Caen Castle

Caen Castle

14/23

View from the ramparts

View from the ramparts

15/23

Saint-Pierre Church

Saint-Pierre Church

16/23

Timber-framed houses

Timber-framed houses

17/23

Saint-Sauveur church

Saint-Sauveur church

18/23

Froide Street

Froide Street

19/23

Old Saint Sauveur Church

Old Saint Sauveur Church

20/23

Saint-Sauveur square

Saint-Sauveur square

21/23

Ecuyère street

Ecuyère street

22/23

History of Normandy

History of Normandy

23/23

Quand partir ?

Jan.

13

Feb.

11

March

10

April

10°

10

May

13°

10

June

16°

9

July

18°

8

Aug.

18°

9

Sept.

16°

9

Oct.

13°

12

Nov.

13

Dec.

13

Caen enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, marked by constant mildness and a certain level of humidity, with pleasant summers showing averages around 22°C and cool winters ranging between 2°C and 8°C. The ideal period to discover the city of William the Conqueror runs from June to September, offering optimal sunshine to explore the Abbaye aux Hommes or to reach the nearby D-Day landing beaches. The month of June is particularly symbolic for historical commemorations, while spring remains a charming season to enjoy the city's flowering parks under a typically Norman maritime light.

Départ conseillé

No need to worry about where to begin! Our tours are designed as a loop, so you can jump in wherever you are. The navigation system and audio-guide will automatically adjust to your location. However, if you happen to be nearby, we do have a preferred starting point: Jean-Marie Louvel Esplanade in front of the Men's Abbey.

Parking à proximité

Guillouard car park, 14, Square Louis Guillouard / Indigo Town Hall car park, 16 Gouillard Square Parking in Caen is free on Sundays and public holidays! It is also free from 11am to 3pm every day. If you're parking on the street, note that Caen is divided into two zones. In the red zone, in the hyper-centre, you can park for up to 2 hours, but the rates are higher. In the yellow zone covering the extended city centre, you can park for up to 5 hours at lower rates. If you're looking for a more economical solution, then choose the free parking at the Parc des Expositions. A free electric shuttle bus runs to the city centre every 15 minutes from Monday to Saturday from 7.30am to 8pm. Please note that the shuttle leaves from the "Parc Expo" stop on Petit Vallerent Boulevard, not from the parking area itself.

À savoir

Your tour of Caen will take you to its castle. The castle grounds are open to visitors every day, but are closed at night. Construction work is also ongoing until 2025 and may slightly affect access. Please refer to the directions on site. We also advise you to enter the Michel d'Ornano park behind the Ladies' Abbey. Please note that this park closes at 6.30pm.

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