Le Marais Travel Guide
Caen
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Popular places to visit
Caen Memorial
You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
University of Caen Normandy
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Caen Normandy during your travels in Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Normandy Museum
You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Abbey of Saint-Etienne
Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Church of St. Pierre
After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Private Tour to Discover the Treasures of Caen
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen
Best Intro to Caen in 2 hours with a Local
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Le Marais
ibis budget Caen Centre Gare
There are much nicer areas in Caen. This is very close to the train and rental cars, but there are a lot of people hanging out in front of the building. The staff was amazing. Everyone was very accomodating, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre
Really nice stay here, breakfast was good. Would have been nice to have tea or coffee facilities in the room. Nice location.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Le Bayeux
Not much of a bar. Breakfast was nice
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Le Lion d'Or et restaurant la Table du Lion
Nice small rooms
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Les Boréales – Appart’hotel & Restaurant
Beautifully clean apart/hotel. Rooms in newly decorated condition and facilities spotless. Friendly staff who despite our poor efforts at speaking French made every effort not to make us feel awkward. Our only criticism, and it is a minor issue, is that there was no English type tea! Rooms all had ...
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Hôtel Le St Patrice
Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. Staff was welcoming.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Le Marais
Port of Caen
Restaurants, shopping and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Port of Caen. Make a stop by Port de plaisance de Caen while you're exploring.
Quartier du vieux cimetière
While Quartier du vieux cimetière isn't home to many top sights, Congress Centre and Normandy Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Caen area, you might plan a trip to Normandy Museum or Caen Castle.
Caen City Centre
Monuments, beaches and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Caen City Centre. Check out Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Théâtre
Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Caen Castle while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Le Bas Vaucelles
Restaurants, river views and shopping are some highlights of Le Bas Vaucelles. You might stop by Abbey of Saint-Etienne or Normandy Museum while you're in the area.
