Quality of life

Caen la mer endorses its preferential position in a number of French conurbation classifications (2nd town in western France according to the Nouvel Observateur magazine (11th November issue) survey of the 25 most attractive towns, and in 6th place in the national ranking) :

City of William the Conqueror and young millennium capital, Caen is at the heart of an urban community of 230,000 inhabitants and quality of life there is excellent, combining the comfort and the appeal of the city, the sea and the countryside.

The charm of its spacious urban development, a harmonious medley of history and modernity, provides an exceptional living environment.

A unique phenomenon for a conurbation of this size, Caen la mer offers, in the heart of the city: castle, university, race course and marina (departure point for the Solitaire Afflelou Le Figaro boat race in 2004 and 2007).