Château de Caen, Caen
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Must see of Caen
8 attractions · 8h 49min · transit route
Tickets ~€29.8 · Transport ~€1.8
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About Château de Caen
5 hectares and ranking among the largest castle enclosures in Europe. Serving as the second capital of Normandy and a ducal residence, the castle was strategically constructed to control the rebellious barons of Cotentin and served as William's power base before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The fortress features imposing ramparts, the 12th-century Saint George's Church, the rare Romanesque Exchequer Hall (Salle de l'Échiquier), and the ruins of the original keep demolished during the French Revolution in 1793.
Château de Caen — Planning Your Visit
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The Château de Caen miraculously survived the devastating Battle of Caen in 1944, when Allied forces bombed the city for over two months. While 75% of Caen was reduced to rubble during the Normandy landings, the ancient fortress remained largely intact, providing refuge to over 1,500 civilians who sheltered within its massive walls during the bombardment.
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