William the Conqueror's Château de Caen

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...]