Normandy's Underrated Gem with a 1000-Year-Old Castle & WWII History
🏰 Europe's Stunning Ancient Castle! A Must for WWII Buffs (Featuring Rubens' Masterpiece) 🌟 #UK 20% off Railcard + 5% off European Train Tickets [VOTE] # ✨ Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Château de Caen Built by William the Conqueror 1000 years ago! Climb the walls for panoramic city views 🏰 FREE entry to Normandy Museum (with original Rubens paintings!) 2️⃣ Abbaye aux Hommes & Abbaye aux Dames Twin Romanesque masterpieces 💒 William's tomb in the men's abbey, free entry on Sundays for the women's abbey A romantic testament to William & Matilda's love ❤️ 3️⃣ Mémorial de Caen WWII must-see! Immersive D-Day exhibits 🎖 Afternoon tickets valid for 2 days! 🍽️ Foodie Picks Scallop Festival (Winter only!) 🍷 Grilled scallops in foil + mulled wine by Juno Beach Le Bouchon du Vaugueux 🧀 Cozy old-town bistro: Normandy cheese platter + cider (€25/person) 📸 Hidden Gems Orne River Cruise 🚤 – Sunset views of Gothic church reflections ✨ Saint-Pierre Church ⛪ – Stained glass + 14th-century spire (Caen's postcard spot!) 🚌 Travel Tips 2hr direct train from Paris St Lazare 🚆 All attractions walkable in the city center 💬 "Caen's beauty lies in its stone-carved history and the sweetness of fresh seafood." #UK #StudyInUK #UKLife #UKTrains #London #UKTravel #LondonDayTrips #LondonLife #TravelUK #UKTransport 🚂🇬🇧✨