Caen Castle is one of the largest medieval complexes in Europe : Nearly a thousand years on, the town of Caen still identifies strongly with William the Conqueror and its medieval heritage. After all, it was William the Conqueror who invaded England and defeated the English King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Caen is William the Conqueror's town and with an area of 5.5 hectares, Caen Château today is one of the largest medieval complexes in Europe and a significant reminder of … [Read more...]
Mémorial de Caen – A Museum Dedicated to Peace
April 16, 2010 by
All About The D-Day Landing and the Battle for Caen at the Caen Memorial : The town of Caen in Normandy saw a lot of action during World War II, a war which reduced Europe to a rubble. During the Normandy invasion and the one hundred days of fierce battle, Caen found itself at the centre stage of this battle. As one of the largest cities in Normandy and with its position astride the Orne River and Caen Canal, Caen became a strategic target for the Allied Forces during the D-Day Landings. A … [Read more...]
