Caen
Caen is a historic city in northern France, the capital of Normandy and the administrative center of the region and the Calvados department. Situated on the Orne River, close to the English Channel, it is home to about 112,000 people, with its metropolitan area reaching 220,000. Renowned for its automotive and pharmaceutical industries, it features a commercial port and a ferry connection to Portsmouth. Key landmarks include the 11th-century abbeys: Abbaye aux Hommes, where William the Conqueror is buried, and Abbaye aux Dames. It's best to visit in summer when temperatures are mild.
