The most beautiful villages to discover around Caen
Located in the heart of Calvados, Caen is an excellent starting point for exploring the surrounding villages.
Just a few kilometres away, the Pays d’Auge is home to beautiful villages and hidden gems to discover during your stay.
🚗 31 minutes from Caen
Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, Beuvron-en-Auge is a must-see stop during your getaway around Caen.
This charming village immediately captivates visitors with its colourful half-timbered houses lining the central square. Three manors are also listed as Historic Monuments.
Take a stroll through the restored 17th-century market hall, then explore the artisan and antique shops.
Beuvron-en-Auge is also a great place to sample local Norman specialties.
Cider, calvados and cheeses such as camembert or livarot are regularly showcased in the village’s shops and restaurants.
In spring, the blooming apple trees give the village a special charm, while in autumn, it celebrates the Cider Festival with apple pressing in the village square.
🚗 39 minutes from Caen
Another charming village, Cambremer is surrounded by rolling landscapes and apple orchards typical of Normandy.
Renowned for its Pays d’Auge gardens, the village is also a key stop on the Cider Route, a 40 km tourist trail that passes through several authentic villages and producer estates.
It’s the perfect opportunity to meet local producers and discover their expertise at the many local distilleries and cider houses.
🚗 42 minutes from Caen
Nestled in the heart of Normandy’s Switzerland, Clécy offers a completely different setting. This village, with its limestone houses, is surrounded by cliffs and hills.
A favourite among nature lovers, it is the starting point for many outdoor activities. You can enjoy kayaking, paragliding, golf or even try via ferrata.
From the heights of the village and nearby viewpoints, also admire the spectacular views over the valley.
To easily explore the villages of Calvados and the landscapes of the Pays d’Auge, staying in Caen remains an ideal option.
Located in Caen city centre, the Best Western Plus Le Moderne offers comfortable and spacious rooms with all the comfort of a four-star hotel.
Thanks to its strategic location, you can easily explore Caen’s must-see sites, such as William the Conqueror’s Castle or the Abbaye aux Hommes, before heading out to discover the typical villages of Calvados.
Also enjoy the hotel’s many services such as room service, an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast or the lounge and bar for a convivial moment over a drink.
Book direct and enjoy our best offers!
Just a few kilometres away, the Pays d’Auge is home to beautiful villages and hidden gems to discover during your stay.
Beuvron-en-Auge, an architectural gem of the Pays d’Auge
🚗 31 minutes from CaenListed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, Beuvron-en-Auge is a must-see stop during your getaway around Caen.
This charming village immediately captivates visitors with its colourful half-timbered houses lining the central square. Three manors are also listed as Historic Monuments.
Take a stroll through the restored 17th-century market hall, then explore the artisan and antique shops.
Beuvron-en-Auge is also a great place to sample local Norman specialties.
Cider, calvados and cheeses such as camembert or livarot are regularly showcased in the village’s shops and restaurants.
In spring, the blooming apple trees give the village a special charm, while in autumn, it celebrates the Cider Festival with apple pressing in the village square.
Cambremer, between orchards and the cider route
🚗 39 minutes from CaenAnother charming village, Cambremer is surrounded by rolling landscapes and apple orchards typical of Normandy.
Renowned for its Pays d’Auge gardens, the village is also a key stop on the Cider Route, a 40 km tourist trail that passes through several authentic villages and producer estates.
It’s the perfect opportunity to meet local producers and discover their expertise at the many local distilleries and cider houses.
Clécy, the capital of Normandy’s Switzerland
🚗 42 minutes from CaenNestled in the heart of Normandy’s Switzerland, Clécy offers a completely different setting. This village, with its limestone houses, is surrounded by cliffs and hills.
A favourite among nature lovers, it is the starting point for many outdoor activities. You can enjoy kayaking, paragliding, golf or even try via ferrata.
From the heights of the village and nearby viewpoints, also admire the spectacular views over the valley.
Where to stay to explore the villages around Caen?
To easily explore the villages of Calvados and the landscapes of the Pays d’Auge, staying in Caen remains an ideal option.
Located in Caen city centre, the Best Western Plus Le Moderne offers comfortable and spacious rooms with all the comfort of a four-star hotel.
Thanks to its strategic location, you can easily explore Caen’s must-see sites, such as William the Conqueror’s Castle or the Abbaye aux Hommes, before heading out to discover the typical villages of Calvados.
Also enjoy the hotel’s many services such as room service, an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast or the lounge and bar for a convivial moment over a drink.
Book direct and enjoy our best offers!
