e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace

Go on a discovery tour with our E-scavenger hunt in Caen. You go on a search for the city's treasures with your family or friends. Use GPS to get to the right locations. At those location you'll play fun assignments and get interesting facts about the location or the city. Will you set the top score in Caen? This E-scavenger hunt is a unique way to discover a city. It will give you a fantastic day in Caen. Decide for yourself when you start, pause and end. The E-scavenger hunt is fun to do and also teaches you about the city. No time limits or age limits! Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.

1. 1

   Eglise Saint-Pierre

   20 min

   The Church of Saint-Pierre (French: Église Saint-Pierre) is a Roman Catholic church located on the Place Saint-Pierre in the centre of Caen.

2. 2

   Caen Castle

   30 min

   The Château de Caen is one of the largest medieval city walls in Europe. Like the palace of William the Conqueror, a royal fortress and then an infantry barracks, each century of its history has left its own traces

3. 3

   Vaugueux

   20 min

   Discover the medieval district of Vaugueux, a historic and lively place, where Edith Piaf came to visit her grandparents.

4. 4

   Abbaye aux Dames

   20 min

   Founded around 1060 by Matilda of Flanders, Duchess of Normandy and wife of William the Conqueror, the Abbaye aux Dames was home to Benedictine nuns until the French Revolution

5. 5

   Maisons a Pans de Bois

   Pass by

   It's not easy to miss these houses, as they are right next to the Chateau de Caen. They are the oldest houses in the city, and there's a plaque nearby

6. 6

   Abbaye aux Hommes

   20 min

   The monastery, built in the eleventh century, was destroyed during the Wars of Religion (1562-63), then rebuilt in the eighteenth century. The monastic buildings rise around a Tuscan cloister.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   30 min

   Discover the Rue Froide, one of the oldest streets in Caen, located near the Saint-Sauveur church. Admire its ancient houses, artisan shops, and legends about its name

8. 8

   Eglise Saint Etienne

   Pass by

   The Church of Saint-Étienne de Caen or Abbey Church of Saint-Étienne de Caen is a Catholic place of worship that stands on the territory of the French commune of Caen

9. 9

   Stop 9

   30 min

   The Place de la République, known as Place Royale until 1882, is a public space in the centre of the city of Caen in Normandy

10. 10

    Stop 10

    20 min

    François de Malherbe (c. 1555 – 6 October 1628) was a French poet. He was the son of François, esquire, lord of Digny, councillor in the bailiwick and presidial of Caen, and Louise Le Vallois.

11. 11

    Place Saint-Sauveur

    20 min

    The Place Saint-Sauveur is one of the oldest public spaces in the old city centre of Caen

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.