🇫🇷 A Day in Caen: History, War & Tripe Stew!

🏰 Sightseeing Highlights 1️⃣ Caen Cathedral ⛪ Gothic masterpiece with stunning stained glass Fun fact: Survived WWII bombings! 2️⃣ Château de Caen 🏰 William the Conqueror's 11th-century fortress FREE to explore the ramparts with city views 3️⃣ Abbaye aux Hommes 🎖️ €5 entry | William's burial place + D-Day museum Powerful exhibits on Normandy's wartime destruction Missed: Abbaye aux Dames (his wife's tomb) – next time! 🌃 Evening Vibes Dinner: Local specialties at a bistro: 🍖 Tripe stew ("tastes surprisingly Chinese!") 🥩 Normandy steak with camembert sauce Nightwalk: Pretty but... "street vibes felt sketchy after dark" 😅 💡 Final Thoughts "Caen feels raw and real – not picture-perfect, but steeped in history that punches you in the gut. Worth a stop for war buffs and food adventurers!" #Normandy #FranceTravel #WWIIHistory #CaenDiaries #SoloTravel