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Located in Normandy in northwestern France, close to the English Channel. Caen is the gateway to Normandy's D-Day beaches and home to the renowned Mémorial de Caen, one of Europe's most important peace and war memorial museums. The Abbaye aux Hommes, built by William the Conqueror, testifies to the city's Norman history.

What awaits you

City tripMuseums

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 23°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
11°
Feb
13°
Mar
14°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
22°
Jul
23°
Aug
20°
Sep
18°
Oct
12°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
9d
Feb
15d
Mar
12d
Apr
12d
May
9d
Jun
11d
Jul
9d
Aug
14d
Sep
14d
Oct
14d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Caen as a Vacation Destination

Caen is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 23°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan