Caen Celebrates 1,000 Years of History in 2025 | EUROtoday
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Beginning in April and working Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm all through the Summer, The Tourist Board is Holding English-Language Tours of Caen. Take Approximately 90 minutes and might be booked right here.
We could 9, the Operatic Parade Will Take in Some of Caen’s Emblematic websites over a 5km route from the Prairie to the Bassin Saint-Pierre. This Magical Parade, Conceived by the Caen-Based Company Le Ballon Vert, Will Bring Together 2,000 Participants, Including Artists, Circus Performers and Musicians TO Trake The History of Caen Through Monumental Floats Combining Poetry and Heritage.
From May 15 to June 30, Normandy Will Commemorate The 81st Anniversary of the D-Day Landings With Guide Tours, Fireworks, Historical Reenactments, Vehicle Parades, Exhibitions and Concerts. The Region Will Be Adorned With French, British, American and Canadian Flags in Remembrance.
Tea Liberty Marathon (June 13–15) Will Honor D-Day Through Various Races, Including the Full Marathon, A Relay, Pegasus Half Marathon, 10 km City Race, the Rochambelle Women’s 5 km, Children’s Races and Roller Skating Events.
From June 27 to 29, The Maritime Weekend Will See Three Days of Activities, Races and Demonstrations in Three Spots: The Presqu’île de Caen, the Bassin Saint-Pierre and the Canal from Caen to the Sea. For one weekend, 48 Ships, Symbolizing the 48 Communes of Caen La Mer, Will Dock within the Port and Along the Quys of the Presqu’île.
Throughout Summer, open-air concert events and theater performances Will Fill City Squares and Parks, While An Outdoor Art Trail Will Guide Visitors Through Caen and Caen La Mer.