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Chateau de Caen

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Majestic castle

This majestic castle is in the center of Caen, built on a hill with a great wall that surrounds it, wood initially, but eventually changed to a more durable and effective material, the "stone Caen ". The castle dates back to the Middle Ages, in the eleventh century. Within the walled area there are several other buildings and monuments of the castle. Today we find a large almost square tower of which little is left (much of which was destroyed during the French Industrial Revolution), the Normandy Museum (formerly the home of the governor), the Museum of Fine Arts, the Church of St Georges, "L'Échiquier de Normandie" is now a permanent exhibition hall, and finally a garden in which are still cultivated many vegetables and fruits that formerly served as sustenance for the inhabitants of the castle.

In addition to these main elements, the entrances to the castle are also interesting. There are two entrances, the "Porte des Champs" and "Porte Saint-Pierre", the first is the door that replaces the old "north gate" that was destroyed. The "Porte Saint-Pierre" is a secondary door for the comings and goings from the village (then a town), both are equally spectacular, one for its size and the other for its mechanisms and views toward the center of Caen. The entrance to the castle grounds is free, though you are forced to pay in the museums. The remains of the tower necessitate the hire of a qualified guide. Renovations are occurring so check before you go, so as not to be disappointed.
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Castle of Caen

Château de Caen

Le château de Caen se trouve en plein cœur du centre ville de Caen. A deux pas de la Rue saint pierre (grande rue commerçante de Caen) et de l’église saint pierre (en cour de rénovation). Il a été construit vers 1060 par Guillaume le Conquérant. Il me mesure 5,5 hectares. Il faut savoir que c’est un des plus grands châteaux d’Europe. Le château fait partie des monuments historiques depuis 1997. On peut le visiter. A l’intérieur du château, on peut visiter aussi le musée de Normandie.
Caen Castle is located in the heart of Caen city center. A few steps from the Rue Saint Pierre (main shopping street of Caen) and the church saint stone (court renovation). It was built around 1060 by William the Conqueror. It measures 5.5 hectares me. You should know that this is one of the largest castles in Europe. The castle is one of the historical monuments since 1997. You can visit. Inside the castle, you can also visit the Museum of Normandy.
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This castle is impressive by its size...

Ce château est impressionnant de par sa ...

Ce château est impressionnant de par sa taille et son histoire. Très agréable à visiter, surtout quand il y a du soleil car on peut y voir une petite partie de Caen et ses toits illuminés. La pelouse qui l'entoure est sympathique, elle peut vous accueillir pour lire tranquillement, pique niquer ou même faire une petite soirée entre amis quand il fait bon dehors.
This castle is impressive by its size and history. Great place to visit, especially when there is the sun because you can see a small part of Caen and roofs illuminated. The lawn surrounding is nice, it can welcome you to read quietly, picnic or even make a small party with friends when it is good outside.
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This is more ramparts than a real castle

Il s'agit plus de ramparts que d'un réel château

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Le château de Caen est idéalement situé en plein cœur du centre ville, proches de nombreux bars, restaurants et commerces. Il s'agit plus de ramparts que d'un réel château. Il y a un musée dans la cours du château qui permet d'en savoir plus sur l'époque de Guillaume le conquérant !
Caen Castle is ideally located in the heart of the city center, close to many bars, restaurants and shops. It is more ramparts than a real castle. There is a museum in the courtyard of the castle that allows to know more about the time of William the conqueror!
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Dentre Rates From 3.50 5.50 (2.50...

Tarifs d’entrée De 3,50€ à 5,50 € (tarif ...

Tarifs d’entrée De 3,50€ à 5,50 € (tarif réduit de 2,50€ à 3,50€) . Tarif variable selon les expositions en cours.
Dentre Rates From 3.50 5.50 (2.50 reduces costs 3.50). Variable tariff according to current exhibitions.
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a beautiful discovery of Caen Castle

une magnifique découverte du château de Caen

Le château de Caen est un ensemble fortifié du centre-ville ancien de Caen. Fondé vers 1060
The castle of Caen is a fortified whole old town center of Caen. Background 1060
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It is worth walking around its walls

Merece la pena pasear por sus murallas

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Merece la pena pasear por sus murallas
It is worth walking around its walls
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The majestic castle of Caen is located...

Le majestueux château de Caen se trouve ...

Le majestueux château de Caen se trouve au centre de la ville, surélevé sur une colline qui la domine ,et avec une grande muraille qui l´entoure. A début, la muraille était en bois, mais avec le temps ce n´était pas assez pour protéger le château des envahisseurs, il a fallu quelque chose de plus solide, on a opté pour la pierre de Caen. Le château date du Moyen Age, il a été construit au XIème siècle. Dans l´enceinte de la muraille, il y a plusieurs monuments a part le château. Aujourd’hui, il y a un grand donjon, qui est en ruines, de forme carrée, le musée de Normandie qui est dans les anciennes dépendances du gouverneur, le musée des beaux arts, l´église saint Georges, et l´Échiquier de Normandie, qui est une salle d´expo permanente. On trouve également un potager, où l´on cultive une grande quantité de fruits et légumes qui servaient autrefois a nourrir les habitants du château, et sont toujours cultivés selon les méthodes anciennes. Il y a plusieurs entrées désormais a travers la muraille, la Porte des Champs, la Porte Saint Pierre, qui remplacent les anciennes portes, détruites par les guerres. L´entrée dans l´enceinte de la muraille est gratuite, mais les musées sont payants.
The majestic castle of Caen is located in the city center, raised on a hill that dominates, and with a great wall that surrounds it. At the beginning, the wall was made of wood, but over time it was not enough to protect the castle from invaders, it took something more solid, we opted for the Caen stone. The castle dates from the Middle Ages, it was built in the eleventh century. Within the confines of the wall, there are several monuments from the castle. Today, there is a large dungeon, which is in ruins, square shape, the Normandy museum is in the former outbuildings of the governor, the Museum of Fine Arts, the church of St. George, and the Exchequer Normandy, which is a permanent exhibition hall. There is also a garden, where a large amount of fruits and vegetables that were once used to feed the inhabitants of the castle are grown and are still cultivated by the old methods. There are several entries now through the wall, the Porte des Champs, the Porte Saint Pierre, which replace the old doors, destroyed by war. Entry into the enclosure of the wall is free, but museums are paying.
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