La Vélo Francette : Voie verte de Caen à Thury-Harcourt Le Hom

Hire and delivery of holiday bikes, travel bikes, VAE, tricycles, cargo bikes, tandems and adapted bikes for outings with family or friends in Normandy. We offer a wide range of cycling solutions for everyone (senior citizens, people with reduced mobility, etc.) for your excursions or trips to discover Caen and Normandy.

The "Normandy Bike" agency based in Caen, Normandy, is your preferred destination for electric/muscular bike, motorcycle and scooter rentals. Take advantage of our delivery service for a more convenient and personalized rental experience. Our online booking platform simplifies the process, allowing you to plan your two-wheeled adventures. Conveniently located near the greenways and the renowned "Vélo Francette", we offer easy access to touring routes. Whether you want to explore the beauty of the natural region or explore the historical charms of Normandy, Normandy Bike Location offers a wide choice of two-wheelers. Book your two-wheeler easily via our online booking platform or contact us by phone/e-mail for information.

Founded around 1060 by Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, this abbey for Benedictine nuns enjoyed great renown from the 11th century to the French Revolution. Its abbey church - the Holy Trinity church. Its 18th century convent buildings are now home to the Lower Normandy Regional Council. Guided tours every day at 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Visits in both French and English - 1 hour 15 minutes.

Founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror, the Benedictine abbey of Saint Etienne (Saint Stephen) in Caen was consecrated in 1077. The 18th century monastic buildings housing the cloister, the wood-panelled rooms hung with paintings, and the Guardroom are today home to the Caen Town Hall. William the Conqueror is laid to rest in the abbey church. Guided tours : - In French, from October 1st to March 31th from monday to friday at 10:30am and 2:30pm. On Sundays (only during school holidays) at 10:30am, 2:30pm and 4pm. - From July 1st to August 31th : in french, every day at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5:30pm. In English every day at 11am, 1:30pm and 4pm.

This museum offers a discovery of the fauna and flora of Normandy. Observation of the mammals that are typical to the bocage environment, city birds and country birds... Slide shows with soundtrack, interactive observation games. The museum gardens offer a familiarisation into our region's wild and cultivated plants: small fruit-bearing shrubs, toxic plants, popular rural plants... A themed exhibition and free presentations are organised every summer.

This genuine plant museum, located in the heart of the town, offers several thousand species, some of them rare. Plant collection, typical Lower Normandy flora, exotic plant greenhouses. Medicinal garden, rockery, horticultural collections and children's play area. Horticultural tips for private gardeners from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1.30 to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday except public holidays, either on site or over the phone. Closure subject to seasonal variations. Unaccompanied visit lasts 1h30 to 2 hours. Guided group tours of the greenhouses and the garden by appointment.

Built around 1060 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy then King of England, the ducal castle in Caen is now home to the Musée de Normandie (Normandy Museum) and the Musée des Beaux Arts (Museum of Fine Arts).

One of France’s finest Fine Arts Museums in the field of 16th to 20th century European painters, boasting an exceptional collection of engravings and organising temporary international exhibitions. In 2017: Marc Desgrandchamps, Dutch and Flemish painting in the 16th and 17th centuries. Opening of a Cubist exhibition room. Land art in the heart of the sculpture park, hosting ‘Ceiling Light’ by Jaakko Pernu, alongside Bourdelle, Rodin, Marta Pan, Huang Yong Ping and Morellet. Activities for visitors of all ages from age 3: family tours, workshops, tasting sessions, conferences, concerts, dance, cinema, etc. Fine arts book store and gift shop, restaurant-café Mancel, library. Unaccompanied tour lasts: 2 hours. Or guided tour in French or English: 1 hour. 2017 exhibition, ‘L'attention au réel. Art flamand et hollandais. Collections du musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève et du musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen’. (Attention to realism, Flemish and Dutch art. Collections from the Geneva Museum of Art and History and the Fine Arts Museum in Caen. Ticket sales at the Church of St. George within the castle enclosure.

Located in the immediate vicinity of the D-Day Landing beaches, the Mémorial de Caen visitor centre is among the must-see sites focusing on the Battle of Normandy and 20th century history. From the origins of World War II to the end of the Cold War, museographical displays tell of these dark pages of 20th century history. Caen, bombarded during the summer of 1944, a liberated yet martyred city, deserved a tribute well worthy of the suffering it endured. Such is the aim of the Mémorial de Caen, but via action with a perpetual perspective - that of reconciliation. Over your visit, you will discover the historic events that marked World War II, from the onslaught of Nazism to the Normandy landings, via the Holocaust. Several films ensure a comprehensive and diversified visit. A museum area is specially devoted to the Cold War and to press illustrations. Constantly renewed for over ten years, the centre is at the heart of current reflection on the place of History in our societies. New film, ‘1944: Saving Europe’. Audio guides are available in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. Guided tours available through the trail focusing on World War II. You can also complete your visit over a guided tour of the D-Day Landing beaches or a city tour of Caen.

Located in Caen Castle, a thousand-year-old medieval fortress founded by William the Conqueror, the Musée de Normandie is a museum of history and society. With its extensive archaeological and ethnographic collections, the museum explores the life of people in Normandy from prehistoric times to the present day. Temporary exhibitions are held in the Salles du Rempart, in the heart of the archaeological remains of the château. A programme of activities based around the museum, the château and the urban heritage: events, workshops, quizzes, booklets, guided tours, tour application, etc. Summer highlight: Happy Weekend! the first weekend in August - free, non-stop events for families. Souvenir shop in the Salles du Rempart and in the château's new reception pavilion (opening 2025). Exhibition 2026: "The Photographers' Castle", from 4 April to 4 October 2026. Free highlights in 2026: European Museum Night (May), European Archaeology Days (June - permanent collections), Happy Weekend! (August), European Heritage Days (September), New Perspectives on the Reconstruction of Caen (September-October). Free tours and events on the first weekend of each month.