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
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