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CAEN
Description:
Caen is located 10 km. from the Atlantic coast in the Northwest of France. As the capital of Lower Normandy region, the city was severely damaged during World War II and about 80% of the city%27s buildings have been rebuilt. Among the frequent guests of Caen are British and German tourists coming to visit the memorial of the Peace, a large museum dedicated to World War II. But some buildings still survived. Among them a unique Caen castle, architectural ensembles of the male and female monasteries in the classic Romanesque style, the churches of St. Peter and St. Stephen. At the same time Caen is a modern city with an active university life.
Climate
The Climate of Caen belongs to the oceanic type. The summers are moderately hot while winters are mild due to refreshing sea breezes. The average July temperature is 17 ° C, January 5 ° CTransport
A seaport Ouistreham is located 10 km. from Caen with ferries crossing the Channel to English Portsmouth. The city has also its own railway station, with regular trains as well as high-speed TGV. Public transport is represented by a network of trams and buses, as well as an extensive system of bicycle stations.
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