Caen

Caen is a fine old Norman town, capital of Calvados, about 80 miles southeast of Cherbourg. Lace is the chief manufacture here. It is also known for its being the burial-place of William the Conqueror, and the native place of Charlotte Corday. It is a well-built town, and has fine old public buildings, a large library, and a noble collection of pictures.

Nearby pages
Caerleon, Caesalpinus, Caesar, Caesar Baronius, Caesar Borgia