Private tour on the D-Day landind beaches

Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Caen

Magma

This two-storey town house is just outside the centre of Caen, not far from the Abbaye-aux-Hommes. Olivier Barbarin, an experienced chef who is no stranger to fine dining, wanted a location and cuisine that are an extension of himself: confident and delicious food, and decor with a nod to his native Auvergne – the purple walls evoke volcanic rock such as pozzolan. Marengo veal ravioli, hake, Anna apples, pumpkin cream: the formule is a very attractively priced lunch deal, and in the evening a tasting menu is revised depending on the market and the mood.

Le Dauphin

This place is just the ticket for fans of Normandy's specialities: oysters from the bay of Isigny - sur - Mer, Swiss Normandy pigeon, and Vire andouille sausage. The onus is on ingredients from the region but the chef also knows how to compose more original recipes. Elegant and bright decor.

Le Bouchon du Vaugueux

Behind a simple exterior is this bistro with the soul of a true bouchon lyonnais (counter, cheek - to - jowl dining). That said, the chef does not limit himself to tradition and adorns his dishes with more modern ideas. Nice selection of wines from producers.

Stéphane Carbone

A stone's throw from the marina, in the bustling hub of Caen life, chef Stéphane Carbone explores France's culinary terroirs, from Normandy to the Lyonnais and Bresse (where he grew up and learned to cook), and his parents' and grandparents' native Calabria. Fresh produce, a lobster set menu and cookery classes on Saturday mornings.