Mémorial de Caen
The Mémorial de Caen is a museum and war memorial in Caen, Normandy, France commemorating World War II and the Battle for Caen. More generally, the museum is dedicated to the history of the twentieth century, mainly focused on the fragility of peace. Its intention is "pay a tribute to the martyred city of the liberation" but also to tell "what was the terrible story of the 20th century in a spirit of reconciliation".
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Key facts
- Created
- 1988
- Visitors
- 550 000 visitors in 2019
- Location
- Caen
- Official website
- www.memorial-caen.fr
On your route
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Nearby
- château de Caen, 2.0 km away
- abbaye aux Dames de Caen, 2.6 km away
- château de Balleroy, 33.3 km away
- abbaye d'Ardenne, 2.1 km away
- château de Creully, 15.0 km away
- mémorial Pegasus, 9.4 km away
- abbaye de Mondaye, 22.0 km away
- château de Fontaine-Henry, 9.8 km away
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to see near Mémorial de Caen?
- Nearby: château de Caen (2.0 km), abbaye aux Dames de Caen (2.6 km), château de Balleroy (33.3 km), abbaye d'Ardenne (2.1 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.
- How do I buy tickets for Mémorial de Caen?
- Tickets for Mémorial de Caen are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.
- When was Mémorial de Caen created?
- Wikidata gives 1988 as its date of creation or foundation.
- How many people visit Mémorial de Caen?
- The latest visitor count recorded in Wikidata is 550 000 visitors in 2019.
Facts and key figures: the Wikipedia article “Mémorial de Caen” (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0), retrieved on 2026-08-05. Opening hours and prices are deliberately left out: they change too fast to be reliable anywhere but the official website.