Caen Castle (Château de Caen)
Caen, France
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- Castle in Caen, France
Visitor information
- Address: Le Château Ducal - Musée des Beaux-Arts, Château de Caen, 14000 Caen, France
- Phone: +33 2 31 30 47 60
- Official website: https://musee-de-normandie.caen.fr/le-chateau-de-caen
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Can you visit Caen Castle?
Discover the thousand-year-old history of Caen Castle in the company of a mediator, and enjoy privileged access to the remains of the Keep and the recently restored Queen Matilda Tower. Tours offered by the Musée de Normandie. For all ages 8 and up.
What is the history of Caen Castle?
History of Caen Castle Around 1060, at the request of William the Conqueror, a citadel was built on a hillock dominating the surroundings. Its goal is to strengthen its position in Western Normandy. In the 12th century, England took over the duchy of Normandy. William the Conqueror's son added a keep and a great hall.
Where did William the Conqueror live in France?
However, Caen's growth as a great centre of power in Normandy was largely due to William the Conqueror. Falaise in Normandy was the birthplace and home of William, Duke of Normandy – close to Caen where later, he and his wife, Matilda of Flanders, each commissioned grand and impressive abbey's that still stand today.