Chateau de Caen

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The Château de Caen, a Norman fortress erected around 1060 by William the Conqueror, now serves as a cultural hub in Caen. It houses the Musée des Beaux‑Arts de Caen and the Musée de Normandie, showcasing fine‑art paintings, medieval artifacts, and traveling exhibitions that illuminate Normandy’s rich history. Alongside these museums, visitors can explore historic structures such as Saint George’s Church, the Exchequer of Normandy, and the castle’s original moat, all set within a picturesque 18th‑century garden that frames sweeping views of the city.