Events calendar Caen

Caen Evenements is a major player in the cultural and events landscape of the Normandy city. It's almost impossible not to have walked the aisles of one of its events! This is logical, given that every year, the Exhibition Centre and Convention Centre (with its 539-seat amphitheatre), both under its management, host no fewer than 200 events and 40 trade shows, including the Foire Internationale and the Caen BMX Indoor. Finally, the structure's facilities can also be rented out for team-building or seminars.

Despite its 70 years, the venerable "Tripière d'Or" has not aged a day. Quite the contrary, in fact. Who hasn't heard of Caen-style tripe? Every year, this jewel of Normandy gastronomy is the subject of a competition to determine the world's best tripe. Serious business! The recipe is an exact science that may change from year to year, depending on a few tiny ingredients, but Caen-style tripe remains a heritage firmly rooted in its region. For its ^70th edition, it will be held for the ^1st time at the Foire de Caen.

Each year, the Salon des livres organized by the city of Caen provides an opportunity to meet about a hundred authors. Each year, Epoch offers readings, signings, workshops and conferences. The event knows how to bring together all audiences, from fans of detective novels to comic books. The youngest are not forgotten with a space for children. The festival, which claims to want to be one of the fairs that enlighten our time, should once again fulfill its promise this year.

The stand-up paddle competition, open to beginners and advanced alike, is fast becoming a not-to-be-missed event in the region. Just look at the growing popularity of this water sport every year. The program includes three events. The first, for the general public, on the Caen Canal. A second, more technical, at Trouville-sur-Mer (village on the beach!). And finally, on the Pont-l'Evêque lake, there are numerous courses and activities for all. It's a great opportunity to discover and practice this unifying sport, and to be the king of sliding!