Activities in Caen

Visit William the Conqueror's castle, this exceptional building has 3 donjons and fortifications with 15 towers which dominate the city. Get to know the people who marked this Anglo-Norman domain and learn more about their adventures. Screenings, 3D objects and various activities will help you experience William the Conqueror's lifestyle.

During your stay in Honfleur, discover a tropical paradise! A space entirely dedicated to tropical vegetals, butterflies and birds. If you're looking for a fun activity, you should enjoy the naturospace. You'll have a memorable time with your family or friends!

The Zoo of Jurques is only 20 minutes away from Caen. It's the ideal place for a fun trip with your friends or family. Kids will love the mini farm! Throughout your visit, you'll get to see animals from Africa, Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. Children and adults will be equally amazed by these fascinating animals. Have a great visit!

The Musée d'Ethnographie et d'Art Populaire has 12 rooms which represent Normand interior designs. The museum will also enable you to visit former prisons and discover exceptional collections of ancient objects.

L'ilot Z'enfants is a magic place where your kids will have a great time pretending to be pirates and avoiding all sorts of obstacles!

Bowling Mondeville is a polace where you can relax and spend quality time with your family or friends; Challenge each other on one of the 22 bowling alleys and score strikes to win the game!

Caen's Fine Arts museum is located at the heart of William the Conqueror's castle and gathers numerous paintings from Europe and all over the world made during the 16th and 17th centuries. You'll also get to admire a magnificent collection of engravings. Visit the Fine Arts Museum of Caen and enrich your culture in this unmissable place.

Deauville's Planches were created in 1923 along the beach. They were first installed so that women wouldn't get their desses dirty. The Planches are now a famous place renowned in the entire world, where the most famous celebrities have been.

Navettes de Normandie take you on boat cruises on Caen's Orne channel. Durring summer, discover the Normandy landings beaches and the flowery coast on board of the "Boédic". Admire the region's rich architectural and historic heritage.

Welcome to the labyrinth of Honfleur! Explore the 4 hectares of its park within a 2 hours visit. A booklet will guide you through 5 mazes gathered to form a big labyrinth. One of the circuits is for children between 4 and 6 years old, while the other mazes were designed for the whole family. Enjoy fun activities in a natural and orginal space!

The Marine Museum is set in the former Saint-Etienne church and presents themes which reflect the daily life of fishermen and the society through engravings, drawings and paintings. A must-see during your stay in Honfleur.

The jardin des personnalités of Honfleur was created in 2004 on a surface area 10 hectares. Walk through this garden and stop by the busts of famous personalities of Honfleur: painter Eugène Boudin, Erik Satie, Lucie Delarue, Mardrus, Claude Monnet…Explore this place with your family or friends during your stay in Honfleur.

Ornavik is a building site where you' ll get to build, forger, weave and cultivate using 10 and 11th centuries tools and techniques. This experimental archeological site is an educational project to help visitors understand what life was like during the Middle Age. Thanks to ornavik, immerse yourself for a day and live like back in the days where Normandy was created.

Theme park Festyland is meant for you! Come with your family or friends, you're guaranteed to have fun in Festyland. You'll find aquatic and outdoor activities. Experience 4 totally different universe (pirates, Middle Age, vikings and Belle Epoque ). Have a great day in Festyland!

The Museum of Normandy has rich archeological and ethnological collections and introduces you to the life of normand people from the Prehistoric era. Located in the castle of Caen, the museum also gives you acces to its backstage area, where you'll find various documents, as well as a restoration laboratory.

Parc de Girafou will make your kids happy ! They'll have fun trying all sorts of activities: inflatable games, maze, karting…So don't hesitate to come with your family for a truly entertaining moment during your stay in Caen.

The castle of Caen is one of the biggest fortified buildings in Europe. Truly attached to this part of its architectural heritage, Caen city tries to preserve this place as much as possible with frequent renovations. This place is a symbol of the French Monarchy and represents its majesty and power.

The staff of paintball Fury welcomes you for a fun time in Caen. You'll have a blast and live a thrilling exoperience with your friends or family at Caen's Paintball Fury!

Try canoe kayak or mini golf at La Guinguette à Tartine. Young children will have fun on inflatable games!

Caen's memorial is a must-see during your stay in Normandy! Located near the Normandy landings beaches, this museum dedicated to the history of 20th century will teach you about the major conflicts which occurred during the 20th century. Learn more about World War II and June 6, 1944 among many other things on a total surface area 14.000 sqm.

Cerza is 60 hectares space dedicated to the reproduction and farming of endangered animals. The safari train ,mini farm and 3D cinema will entertain you all day long. Have fun and get to know various animals during your stay in Caen.