The Marathon for Freedom: Run in the footsteps of heroes
The Marathon for Freedom is an iconic sporting event held annually in the city of Caen, Normandy. This unique marathon combines sporting excellence with a poignant tribute to the events of the Second World War. Each edition attracts thousands of participants from all over the world, to run through historic and symbolic landscapes while honoring
Read MoreThe Caen Book Fair: Époque
The Caen Book Fair: An Unmissable Literary Event The Caen Book Fair is one of the major cultural events in Normandy. Every year, it brings together authors, publishers, booksellers and reading enthusiasts to share the same passion: literature. This not-to-be-missed event offers a rich program of conferences, book signings, meetings and literary events, attracting visitors
Read MoreCaen’s must-see event venues
Le Zénith de Caen: An Unmissable Venue for Shows and Concerts in Normandy Le Caen Zenith is a modern concert venue located in the city of Caen, Normandy. Inaugurated in 2002, it is part of the Zenith network, France’s most emblematic cultural venues. The complex hosts concerts, shows, sporting events and a wide
Read MoreTake part in Europe’s biggest carnival
The Caen Student Carnival is one of the city’s most emblematic and popular student events. Organized each year by the students themselves, it’s a grand celebration of student culture in all its diversity, combining music, masquerade costume and entertainment. Since its beginnings, the carnival has become a not-to-be-missed event for young people in Caen, but
Read MoreFête de la musique in Caen
The Fête de la Musique is a not-to-be-missed event in France, and in Caen, this festive day is a veritable cultural phenomenon, bringing together thousands of people every year. Held on June 21, the festival allows amateur and professional musicians to perform free of charge in the city’s streets, squares and parks. Find out in
Read MoreD-Day in Caen
The D-Dayor D-Day, is one of the most significant events in modern history, and the city of Caen played a crucial role during this period of the Second World War. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched one of the largest military operations in history, the Normandy landings, with the aim of liberating Europe from
Read MoreThe Normandy Channel Race
The Normandy Channel Race is one of the most exciting sailing events in the Normandy region, attracting sailors from all over the world. This single-handed or double-handed sailing race, which takes place every year from Caen, represents a major challenge for sailors. Organized since 2010, the Normandy Channel Race is now a major event on
Read MoreBeauregard 2024 Festival in Caen
The Beauregard Festivalheld every year in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, just outside Caen, has become one of the most eagerly awaited musical events in France. This not-to-be-missed music festival boasts an eclectic program, an enchanting natural setting and a convivial atmosphere. For the 2024 edition, the festival has once again brought music lovers together around spectacular performances, with
Read MoreThe Croq’Festival in Caen
The Croq’Festivalheld every year in Caen, has become a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of gastronomy, culture and music. This festive event puts the spotlight on Normandy’s terroir, while offering a varied cultural program for all ages. In this article, we invite you to discover this unique festival, its many activities and its impact on the
Read MoreCaen celebrates 1000 years of history – The Millennium
Caen, a city of art and history, celebrates its millennium in 2025. Caen, the city of the Dukes of Normandy, celebrates its thousandth birthday in 2025. An exceptional anniversary that gives us the opportunity to rediscover the rich and abundant history of this city, its inhabitants and its territory. Let’s immerse ourselves in Caen’s millennium
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