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Caen, Lower Normandy 115,000 people Upd: 2006/07/26:
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  Visit: Yes  Rating: 		WWII Main Memorial,
Close to Deauville and the coast
N49 11.062 W0 21.665
Michelin # 303: 4J
Michelin Green: p:140
Castle, Inner city, Churches
 Tourist Info link
  N49 11.008 W0 21.658		 Airport: Yes
N49 10.970 W0 27.498
 Rail: Yes
  N49 10.581 W0 20.849 		Ferry: No

Caen is a pretty city full of contrasts and it's the cultural center of Lower Normandy. Caen is an university city (the university was created in the 15th century) that has not been that badly damaged during WWII.

The center of town is dominated by a very old fortified castle (see attractions). Inside the grounds of the castle are several museums.

Caen is a great city for walking or cycling. It is busy, but not annoying. There are a lot of public parks, sidewalk cafes and shops.

Caen also hosts the official WWII memorial (the WWII beaches are all very close).
Things to do/see GPS Coordinates Comments/links
WWII Memorial N49 11.889 W0 22.994 Special museum of the 2nd World War.
Chateau N49 11.263 W0 21.794 The castle is free to visit, and worth a visit.
City Center The city is a nice city to walk in, since there are a lot of pedestrian streets.
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