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Memorial of Caen

Esplanade General Eisenhower, 14 050 Caen, France
332 31 06 06 45
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Caen
4.5 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Military Museums
Activities: Dining
Traveler Description: The Memorial de Caen is an architechturally significant museum devoted to peace.  Member nations' flags fly out front.  The multi-level museum houses... more »
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Stourbridge, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Have been here a number of times over the years. Very interesting and you can spend hours here. Good value if you get the pass to visit a number of WW11 sites More

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Half Moon Bay, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The museum layout itself was pretty clever, but we left with the question "what was the point?" Perhaps to be politically correct, there seemed to be no position, no moral, no theme to it all. Is war bad? Is capitulation smart? Is violence fodder for entertainment? Is conflict inevitable, or avoidable? The only meaning we could find is that someone... More

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Brechin, Scotland, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Been here at least 10 times and still finding something new to see. How anyone can not enjoy it is beyond us, not a big entrance fee for a whole days outing. (think Gazza does not like to pay for any attraction! Maybe Disneyland is more his thing course you have to pay a lot more for that!) have brought... More

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Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The exhibitions are excellently presented! Very informative - no matter if you know only little or think to be an expert: you certainly learn a bit more! (And I think the price is fine regarding all those different things which are offered!) More

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Coronado, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We spent all day in this museum, taking our time with the exhibits and all that the memorial has to offer. It is informative, thought provoking and a disturbing look at a terrible time in history. More

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Scotland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I was very disappointed with this museum. Not only because it has a mega pricey admission fee but also has very little to actually see in the conventional "exhibit" museum way. The entrance has a WW2 Typhoon aircraft suspended from the ceiling at the entrance which looks impressive but thats about it...............oh and a tank !. On arrival you are... More

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Southampton, Royaume-Uni
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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The Memorial of Caen is really a must-see place to start your visit of the Normandy beaches. It is an impressive place that explains very well the context pre-war and post-war as well as all the aspect of the war itself! A must-see. More

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Sydney, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Unfortunately we had not appreciated how big and wonderful this memorial/museum would be. You really need at least 3 hours, more if you are a keen history buff. The displays are modern and varied so the time passes very quickly as different things catch your attention. Teenage son loved it. If I ever get back to Caen I will be... More

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Perth
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

A must visit and definitely a day out. Modern and easy to follow museum making it all very interesting. Lots of school groups when we visited but unlike other museums I've been to they handled them well and didn't seem to interrupt our visit. Great shop and affordable cafe. More

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New Jersey
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Fantastic presentation of facts that lead the allied forces into operation overlord. More

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