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Caen tourist guide - hotels and services

The Port of Caen is situated in Ouistreham in the Lower-Normandy region, which is a short ride from the city of Caen. Visitors wishing to explore the region will find many things to see and do in Ouistreham as well as Caen, as well as a collection of interesting attractions in the greater Normandy area. The French capital is only a short ride by train away from Caen and the trip to Paris makes an outstanding day trip.

Taking a walk through the town's historic streets is a great way to discover the city's delights. You will find mysterious back courtyards with features telling much of Caen's history. Spacious Parisian style shops can be found in the car-free shopping areas. In the evening you could visit one of the town's many restaurants or typical French café's. The traditional local French cuisine and the wines are top quality.

For those who are interested in historical buildings, the Church of St Étienne at the Abbaye-aux-Hommes is an attraction that should not be missed. The pair of 295-foot towers including the spectacular octagonal spires make this 13th century church notable. Nearby, the Church of La Trinité is also a must-see. More culture and history are displayed in the Museum of Peace, the Musée de Normandie and the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

In Ouistreham, the town where the ferry terminal is situated, attractions feature a casino, the Museum of the Atlantic Wall, N°4 Commando Museum, the Sea Water Therapy Centre and the Church of St Samson.

Hotels in Caen

Caen has an interesting and rich Norman history. The town welcomes a large number of yearly visitors, a part of them just passing through before, or after a ferry service, other visitors opting purposely to spend some days here. The city boasts an excellent selection of hotel establishments and other types of accommodation options.

Some of Caen's most respected hotels include the Best Western Moderne Caen, a hotel conveniently situated central to the town and providing rooms equipped with all modern amenities. The Novotel Caen Cote de Natre is a three-star rated hotel with all the facilities and comforts and that customers would expect from this internationally reputed hotel company. The Campanile Hotel Mondeville is a two-star rated facility that offers a kindly family ambience as well as a fine selection of guest amenities.