Préfecture Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Caen Memorial
You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Normandy Museum
You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
University of Caen Normandy
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Caen Normandy during your travels in Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Abbey of Saint-Etienne
Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Church of St. Pierre
After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Private Tour to Discover the Treasures of Caen
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace
Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Our pick of the best Préfecture Hotel Deals
ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa
Staff, private hot tub, bar and breakfast were the best!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Château de Bellefontaine
Sure Hotel by Best Western Caen Mémorial
Staff were very welcoming and approachable. Room was good and had a great bathroom walk in shower
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
ibis Caen Centre
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
clean room good breakfast well located and easy to access. unfortunately, i used to stay there a lot and the parking at night was included, now they change it and it cost more money, i might just take another location next time, overall if you dont have a car, great place, close to the port de plaisance, ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Préfecture
Quartier du château
Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Théâtre
Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Congress Centre while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Le Bon Sauveur
Visitors to Le Bon Sauveur like its monuments and historical sites, and Abbey of Saint-Etienne is a sight worth a stop.
Caen City Centre
Monuments, beaches and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Caen City Centre. Check out Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Caen area, you might plan a trip to Normandy Museum or Caen Castle.
Jardin des plantes
Travellers like the parks in Jardin des plantes, and Caen Botanical Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
