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Start your journey in north-east France with the biggest city in Lower Normandy that is also the capital city in the region. Caen is the name of this city. It is situated not far from Paris, the distance is roughly 240 kilometers. This is a region with its own rich history that is ready to welcome guests from different countries of the world. Caen unleashes its secrets and shows its unique cultural heritage to travelers. Normans built a fortress on an island situated in the delta of two rivers, the Orne and Odon. They called this fortress Caen. Without a doubt, first settlers appeared in this region long before the construction of the fortress. If we take a closer look at the ruins, we can easily see that a big castle was once standing here. According to the historic data, Wilhelm the Conqueror was born in this castle. Later, he played an important role in the history of Caen and its transformation into a town. Under the patronage of Dukes of Normandy, Caen became the capital of the region. The city was growing fast at that time, and new abbeys appeared in it. Later, it was discovered that there are large deposits of limestone not far from Caen. Also known as Caen stone, the limestone mined in this region is homogenous and has a unique cream color. This material is used in many buildings in Caen-Normandy. The period during World War II was one of the most complicated for the city. When Caen was finally released from the German troops, the city was in a devastating … Read further

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Caen sightseeing

The Hill of Birds Park is one more beautiful place in Caen. This is a landscaped park that occupies a territory of 17 hectares. The opening of the park took place in 1994, at the anniversary of Caen’s liberation from the Nazis. The purpose of making this spectacular park was to show that it is possible to grow plants without any pesticides. Naturally, harmful pests soon appeared in the park. In order to … Open

Moving around in France - transportation

The country’s road network is about 1,000,000 kilometers. It is worth noting that most of them have a good quality pavement. The road network is divided into motorways, national roads, and departmental roads. But, despite the fact that the quality of road in the country is at a very high level, it is often very difficult for tourists to travel by car, especially in large cities. This is due to the fact that in the country there is an acute shortage of parking spaces, and also during rush hour there are lots of unimaginable traffic jams. The country also has well-developed air transportation infrastructure. In Paris alone, there are two large airports operating simultaneously. They are located in the north and south of the city. The largest international airports operate in Bordeaux, Marseilles, Strasbourg, and Toulon. Nevertheless, there are some companies that conduct domestic flights. … Open

Economy roadmap of France

Industrial production in France gives at least 22% of the country’s total GDP. Furthermore, about one third of the working-age population is employed in this exact industry. On the territory of France, mechanical engineering is particularly widespread, with the share of products more than 3% of that of the total world production. This is a sufficiently impressive figure, in comparison with the countries of the European Union. The Country also has a well-developed chemical and automobile industry. The most important firms which are noted for their automobile production around the world are Peugeot-citroen, and Renault, with the latter completely owned by the State. In terms of food exports, France ranks second place, behind only the food industry of the United States of America. … Open

Detailed hi-res maps of Caen for download or print

Our guide chapters over Caen

Caen sightseeing

Moving around in France - transportation

Economy roadmap of France

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