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CAEN CASTLE

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Accueil à l'église Saint-Georges : Esplanade Jean-Marie-Louvel, 14000Caen, France
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This castle, a privileged and somewhat turbulent witness to several centuries of history, sits enthroned in the middle of the town.

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss in Caen, it’s the Ducal Castle. Hard to miss, it sits enthroned in the middle of the city, a privileged and somewhat turbulent witness to several centuries of history. William the Conqueror had it built in the mid-11th century. Built on a rock barely thirty meters above sea level, it dominated the two valleys that supplied the town with water in 1060. Thanks to this sheer escarpment, the castle had a natural fortification to the east. This is one of the largest castral enclosures in Europe, and its moats were never filled with water, as they were deep enough. Inside, you can visit the Logis du Gouverneur, now home to the Musée de Normandie. After serving as a princely residence, the château became a fortress in 1204. It was besieged several times during the Hundred Years’ War. In the 19th century, it was converted into barracks. In 1793, during the French Revolution, the keep was destroyed by order of the Convention, as two members of parliament had been imprisoned there. Today, a large part of the ramparts is accessible to the public free of charge every day, offering a magnificent view of the city. The ramparts include a sculpture park, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Musée de Normandie and temporary exhibitions in the Échiquier and Salles du Rempart. A world of its own right in the heart of the city, waiting to be (re)discovered!


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Visited in january 2022
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un château au centre de la ville
Les remparts sont éclairés la nuit tombée et l'on peut en faire le tour ou grimper en haut d'ancienne tour. Il y a même un musée d'art pour les amateurs du genre.
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Visited in november 2021
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Une vue sublime
Il faut faire un petit détour par le château , qui se situe en plein centre ville , une merveille , avec une superbe vue de là haut , je m’en lasse pas . Merci
yodaboy14
Visited in january 2020
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magnifique
belle enceinte fortifiée ( la plus vaste d'Europe !) la visite est gratuite et l'été des visites guidées ( payantes) vous sont proposées ! vous dominerez la ville de Caen depuis les remparts, vous offrant ainsi un panorama exceptionnel !
jbrsz
Visited in november 2018
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très beau château
C'est un château magnifique avec une très belle vue sur Caen. Les différents musées à l’intérieur de l'enceinte sont très intéressants.
ricachou
Visited in october 2017
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Belle ballade dans l'enceinte du château dont l'accès est libre. Plusieurs autres musées dont le musée des beaux arts (entrée payante) y ont élu domicile. Très jolie vue sur la ville et ses nombreux clochers du haut des remparts. Lors de notre passage, il y avait une exposition sur la bataille de Hasting. Bonne entrée en la matière avant d'aller voir la fameuse tapisserie à Bayeux.

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