All of Normandy's pleasures, close at hand

At the crossroads of the Côte de Nacre, the Côte Fleurie, the Pays d'Auge, the Bessin and the Suisse Normande, Caen la mer can rely on the image of an internationally renowned tourist area, enhanced by the exceptional diversity of its nearby cultural and leisure facilities.

Nautical

* canal linking Caen to the sea
* 470km of coasts and beaches
* 30 marinas and 10,000 berths

Recreation and sport

* golf courses (one of the world's 10 most popular golfing destinations),
* thalassotherapy,
* all equestrian disciplines,
* thrill-seeking sports (bungee jumping, paragliding,...)
* nature sports (hiking, climbing, mountain biking,...)
* activities for children

Culture

* theatres,
* national dramatic arts centre,
* Zénith concert hall
* 2 contemporary music venues
* national regional conservatory
* lyrical seasons,
* Bayeux Tapestry
* Caen Memorial (France's first provincial museum in terms of attendance),
* D-Day museums,
* film festivals (Deauville,…)

Gastronomy

* vast quality and quantity of regional produce and seafood awarded with AOC labels of origin and Red Label:
* Dairy products
* Cider-based products
* Scallops