Yes, sometimes it can rain... We’re in Normandy after all! With Twisto, you can take shelter in one of these sites that offer fascinating visits while you wait for the sun to come back out. Musée des Beaux-Arts Crédit photo : Caen la mer Tourisme / Alix JONET Behind the ramparts of Caen Château, the Fine Arts Museum houses Impressionist masterpieces by Poussin, Rubens, Veronese and others inspired by Normandy, including Étretat by Monet, Deauville Beach by Boudin, The Sea by Courbet, as well as artwork, photos and sculptures by Rodin and Bourdelle. ✅ Site included in the City Pass Caen la mer Public Transport Options Stop Château _________________________ Lines Stop Château-Quatrans _________________________ Lines Stop Château-Quatrans _________________________ Lines Stop Vaugueux _________________________ Place Bouchard _________________________ Quatrans Mémorial Crédit photo : Caen la mer Tourisme / Alix JONET Featuring firsthand accounts from GIs who took part in the D-Day landings, stories of Normans who endured the Occupation, reconstructed wartime scenes, and a tour of an underground Nazi bunker, the Caen Memorial offers a powerful and accessible look at how World War II left a lasting impact on Calvados, Normandy, and the world. ✅Site included in the City Pass Caen la mer Public Transport Options Lines Stops Mémorial Musée de Normandie Housed in the former Logis des Gouverneurs, in the château of William the Conqueror, the Museum of Normandy tells the story of the region, from prehistory to the present day. Explore this medieval building on a self-guided tour and enjoy a rich program of activities. From the 400 m² exhibition hall, you can see the ramparts, an underground passage, and the vestiges of a forge and a 16th-century house. ✅Site included in the City Pass Caen la mer Public Transport Options Stop Château _________________________ Lines Stop Château-Quatrans _________________________ Lines Stop Château-Quatrans _________________________ Lines Stop Vaugueux _________________________ Place Bouchard _________________________ Quatrans Bibliothèque Alexis de Tocqueville Crédit photo : Caen la mer Tourisme / Pauline & Mehdi - Photographie Located near the marina, Caen's library—named after the French philosopher and politician Alexis de Tocqueville—is a haven for readers. This architectural gem, crafted from glass and steel in the shape of a St. Andrew’s cross, was designed by Rem Koolhaas, winner of the Pritzker Prize, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Architecture. Public Transport Options Stop Presqu'île _________________________ Line Stop Presqu'île _________________________ Line Stop Quai de la Londe _________________________ Lines Stop Port de Plaisance _________________________ Presqu'île Bibliothèque Espace Yvonne Guégan Welcome to the artist's home! This museum-workshop at 22 Rue Géo Lefèvre in Caen, in Yvonne Guégan’s former home, stands in a charming garden. Created by friends and family of painter and sculptor Yvonne Guégan, it hosts exhibitions, meetings, debates, and concerts. Public Transport Options Lines Stop Pont de Venoix Le Café des images Crédit photo : Murielle Ancillon 2018 Conveniently located just steps from a tramway stop, the Art House cinema in Hérouville-Saint-Clair features three stylish auditoriums seating 256, 219, and 65 guests. It celebrates the art of cinema, often hosting renowned film industry figures. Public Transport Options Line Stop Café des images _________________________ Line Stop Café des images _________________________ Lines Stop Saint Clair _________________________ Hérouville - Café des images Le Lux Head back into town to the Rives de l'Orne shopping center for an immersive movie experience. One of the ten theaters features cutting-edge 4DX and Dolby Atmos technology, offering effects like motion, scents, wind, and strobe lights. Prefer a less action-packed experience? Traditional screenings are available also. Public Transport Options Lines Stop Lux-Lépine _________________________ Line Stop Sainte-Thérèse Pathé Head back into town to the Rives de l'Orne shopping center for an immersive movie experience. One of the ten theaters features cutting-edge 4DX and Dolby Atmos technology, offering effects like motion, scents, wind, and strobe lights. Prefer a less action-packed experience? Traditional screenings are available also. Public Transport Options Stop Gare-Rives de l'Orne _________________________ Lines Stop Gare-Rives de l'Orne _________________________ Lines Stop Quai de juillet _________________________ Gare - Rives de l'Orne _________________________ Gare - Rives de l'Orne UGC Located on the outskirts of town in the Mondeville 2 shopping center, this movie theater shows the latest blockbusters and frequently hosts premieres and special film-related events across its 12 screens. Public Transport Options Lines Stop Mondeville centre commercial Get to Caen la mer's must-see places by public transport or by bike, thanks to the Twisto network.
