Caen Ferry

Caen Guide

What to do in Caen

Caen has had a tumultuous history. It was first established in the 11th Century by William the Conqueror and then largely destroyed during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Caen was rebuilt in the 50's and 60's and offers visitors numerous sites to take in. Located in the heart of La Baie de Seine, the port of Caen-Ouistreham is one of the regions busier ports and annually around one million passengers pass through its doors. The port is positioned centrally on the northern coast of France making it a great gateway to Normandy or Brittany and likewise an ideal starting point for those heading to the South of England.

Caen ferry port

Caen ferry port has brilliant road connections links to keep your journey through France running smoothly. The Brittany Ferries Caen terminal is connected to the autoroute network. This means whatever direction in France you are travelling, the trip is straightforward. There is also a regular bus service between the port and Calais. In the port you’ll find a cafeteria-bar, Wi-Fi facilities and a Bureau de Change. For passengers arriving on foot there is a shuttle bus service between the arrivals, departures and the terminal.

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