| Comfortably settled 15 kilometres inland from the English Channel, Caen is commune in north-western France. Caen is popularly known for its monuments built during the reign of William the Conqueror and for the Battle for Caen, which destroyed much of the town. It is an important political, economic and cultural centre of northern France. Because of its close proximity to the Atlantic coast, and just two hours north-west of Paris, Caen is a perfect weekend destination for most of the Parisians. Though the city has developed into an important tourist centre featuring budget and luxury Caen apartments, it still has some old monuments and churches that reflect its rich history.
The perfect way to enjoy exploring this beautiful French city is by making your stay in the luxury and budget Caen apartments. Caen is a beautiful and attractive city offering a lot of landmarks to explore and plenty of things to do. While staying in the holiday Caen apartments, you can visit the one of the largest medieval castles of Western Europe, Chateau de Caen. This castle has a very exciting history and today it houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen and Musée de Normandie. Those who want to admire the Roman architecture can visit the L'abbaye aux Hommes and l'abbaye aux Dames, the two popular abbeys in Caen. Apart from these landmarks, you can also enjoy exploring the Church of Saint Pierre and Memorial Pour la Paix. Walk through the beautiful historic botanical garden, Jardin botanique de Caen or enjoy exciting activities in Parc Festyland. While staying in the Caen apartments, you can also visit the D-Day Landing Beaches which are just 15 kilometres away.
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