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Caen
France
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
4hJan
5hFeb
7hMar
9hApr
11hMay
12hJun
11hJul
10hAug
9hSep
7hOct
4hNov
3hDec
Rain days
12dJan
9dFeb
15dMar
12dApr
12dMay
9dJun
11dJul
9dAug
14dSep
14dOct
14dNov
12dDec
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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
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Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan