Caen, Normandy, France

Caen is the major city of the Lower Normandy region and lies about 10 miles inland from the English Channel. Our SeaDream yacht will navigate up the canal and dock close to the city centre.

The city was the first major objective of the WWII D-Day landings of June, 1944, that took place on the beaches just north of the city. Despite heavy bombing during the campaign, the cathedral and many of the oldest building dating back to the 11th Century survived. Founded by the Viking dynasty of William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Caen was the jumping off point for William's conquest of Britain in 1066, an event that was immortalized in the "Bayeux Tapestry" on display in the nearby town of Bayeux. Caen's narrow streets lined with lively shops, a marina right in the heart of the city and an array of parks and gardens make for a delightful visit.