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IDENTITY CARD

CAEN LA MER 366

Km ^²

10 km

OF SANDY BEACHES

Sword Beach

ONE OF THE 5 D-DAY BEACHES IN

NORMANDY

The Orne estuary

THE TOP PROTECTED NATURE

SITE IN CALVADOS

1 casino 1 theme

PARK

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FERRY TERMINAL

1 airport

CAEN CARPIQUET

3 Michelin

STARRED CHEFS

801

20,185

GUEST BEDS

15 ^km

OF CANAL BETWEEN CAEN

AND THE SEA

CONVENTION BUREAU

Tourism Office & Convention Bureau - Caen la Mer – Normandy www.caen-normandie-congres.fr

The Convention Bureau is part of the Caen la Mer Tourist Office. It is your single contact for hosting and organising your events. Based on its extensive experience, the Bureau carries out a feasibility study on your project, advises you on choosing the available facilities, contacts the best adapted local partners, helps you during exploratory visits, calls on regional institutions for help and offers you a wide range of services to make your event a success.

Caroline Gramatyka MICE Manager Convention Bureau

[email protected] +33 (0)2 31 27 97 59

Audrey Martin MICE Assistant

[email protected] +33 (0)2 31 27 97 56

YOUR CONTACTS

YOUR CONTACTS

Nathalie Petit - Reservation

[email protected] +33 (0)2 31 27 14 10

Céline Giguet - Reservation

[email protected] +33 (0)2 31 27 97 58

Florence Nikolic - Promotion

[email protected] +33 (0)2 31 27 14 12

GROUPS

DEPARTMENT

The group department at the Caen-la-Mer Normandy

Tourist Office:

> Organises a tailor-made programme according to your needs and your budget:

all-inclusive or specific programmes, city tours, sightseeing in and around Caen, traditional or original programmes lasting for one or

several days.

> Advises you in choosing partners (restaurants and accommodation) and activities.

> Reserves an experienced, professional tour guide (speaking French, English, German, Spanish, Italian or

Dutch).

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... and provides you with

an unforgettable experience!

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Rouen

Le Mont S^t Michel

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ACCESS

TO CAEN LA MER

TO COME

TO CAEN LA MER

Located between Rouen and Le Mont Saint Michel, Caen la mer is at the very heart of Normandy.

BY TRAIN :

• Gare SNCF of Caen Train from Paris Saint Lazare to Caen (2h)

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BY COACH :

• Flixbus or Blablabus Daily departure from Paris and other French cities to Caen and Ouistreham Riva-Bella

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BY PLANE :

• Caen-Carpiquet Airport Tél. +33 (0)2 31 71 20 10 www.caen.aeroport.fr Public transportation from the airport to the city centre (Bus 3 – Twisto). Around 30 national and international destinations via Lyon or direct.

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BY FERRY :

• Brittany Ferries

Ouistreham-Portsmouth with transfer to London.

Information and reservations : Tél. : +33 (0)2 98 24 47 01

E-mail : [email protected] www.brittany-ferries.fr

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FROM CAEN:

Arromanches Bayeux

Deauville/Trouville-sur-Mer Falaise

Honfleur Le Havre

Le Mont-Saint-Michel Lisieux

14 km - 20 mn 240 km - 2 h 45 48 km - 45 mn 125 km - 1 h 30 64 km - 1 h

81 km - 1 h 20 121 km - 1 h 30 64 km - 1 h 39 km - 45 mn

31 km -30 mn 60 km - 1 h 36 km - 45 mn

Ouistreham Paris

Pont-l’Évêque Rouen

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COACH FACILITIES:

In Caen:

Downtown

- Place COURTONNE - Rue Montoir Poissonnerie

- Cours Montalivet (access code to request to the service group of the Tourist Office)

- Rue du Carel

- Rue Gémare face Hotel Quatrans - Cours du Château

- Rue Albert Sorel Outdoors

- Colline aux Oiseaux - Mémorial

- Boulevard Pompidou (except match day)

- Parking relay of the exhibition grounds (except event) In Ouistreham:

- Place Alfred Thomas (near the beach > payable from April to September).

- Place du Général de Gaulle (on the port).

SYMBOLS:

Coach parking (A6, C9, D3, D8, E6, F6, H7)

PICNIC AREAS:

In Caen:

Parks:

Birds Hill, Plant Garden and Garden Valley.

Château:

On the lawn at the foot of the ramparts or the castle wall.

In Ouistreham:

By the beach (Boulevard Maritime next to the go-kart centre). Pointe du Siège road. Ferry terminal.

Nearby:

Grimbosq Forest, south of Caen (24km).

CONTENTS

Events in 2021 ...page 7 Caen la mer in 10 places...page 8 Full day packages ...page 10 Guided tours ...page 14 For small groups ...page 20 For school groups...page 25 Activities in Caen-la-Mer ...page 26 Your partners for a successful stay or event ...page 28 10 good reasons to organise your event in Caen-la-Mer ...page 30 Incentive and Teambuilding activities ...page 32 Terms and conditions ...page 34

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January

> Les Plaidoiries contest at the Mémorial de Caen

August

> Les Sables Animés Festival (seaside activities)

> Eclats de Rue Festival (street performance)

September

> Normandy Channel Race

October

> Scallop Festival

November

> Novembre Gourmand (gastronomy festival)

> Les Boréales Festival (Scandinavian cultures)

December

> Christmas in Caen (Christmas market, Big Wheel, skating rink, etc)

April

> Palma Festival (music and urban arts)

> Interstice Festival

(contemporary and technological creation)

> Student Carnival

May

June

> Marathon de la Liberté

July

> Le Banquet Fantastique

> Les Sables Animés (seaside activities)

> Eclats de Rue Festival (street performance)

THE EVENTS 2021

Once again this year, Caen-la-Mer awaits you for a whole host of colourful events! Music, history, culture... Come and share all the excitement of the big events in our region!

Where

you need to be

>CAEN CASTLE

The castle, right in the heart of the city, is one of Europe’s largest fortified strongholds. From the castle, you can see right across the city center. The remaining walls and its interpretation center in Saint George’s Church, bring it to life as it stood through centuries past.

Visit: The Exchequer Room, a rare example of civilian Romanesque architecture in Normandy at the time of Henry I Beauclerc.

>L’ABBAYE AUX HOMMES

An architectural gem illustrating medieval and 18th century art. The Abbey was consecrated in 1077. The monastery was built in the 11th century, and rebuilt in the 18th century after having been destroyed during the wars of religion. It survived unscathed through the French Revolution and the Allied bombing in 1944 and displays a remarkable collection of wooden paneling, paintings and ironwork, as well as a superb cloister in Tuscany style.

>ORNAVIK

An experimental archaeological project where visitors can learn what techniques and materials were used to build, forge, weave and cultivate the land in the 10th and 11th centuries. Ornavik gives visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in early medieval Normandy, to experience the life of the Vikings and to take part in the adventure, on a protected natural site near Caen.

>L’ABBAYE AUX DAMES

The church was consecrated in 1066, the same year as William set out to conquer England, and is a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque architecture. Its crypt houses a

«forest of columns». Like the Abbaye aux Hommes, the convent buildings were rebuilt in the 18th century. All that remains of the original abbey is the entrance hall, the refectory, the stairs and the cloister (lacking its fourth wing).

>PARKS AND GARDENS

Caen is France’s fifth greenest city. It has 500 hectares (over 1,200 acres) of green spaces spread throughout the city, representing 25% of the total city area. Parks, gardens and natural areas where you can relax, wander or play a sport, right in the heart of the city!

CAEN LA MER IN 10 PLACES

>THE TYPICAL CÔTE DE NACRE SEASIDE ARCHITECTURE

Normandy would not be Normandy without its typical seaside resort architecture. The Côte de Nacre (Mother of Pearl Coast), and more particularly, the embankment between Lion-sur-mer and Hermanville-sur-mer, boasts a number of superb Art Nouveau seaside villas, and others in a range of architectural styles, from English and Scottish, to Norman and Gothic!

>LE MÉMORIAL DE CAEN

This is a must-see for any visitor interested in WWII history. It revisits 20th century history from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall, with the Second World War and the Battle of Normandy at the heart of the narrative. The Museum is now recognized as one of Europe’s finest memorial museums. Its exhibition know-how, and its cultural, pedagogical or scientific excellence are now recognized the world over.

>THE CANAL

You can cycle, walk or roller-skate all the way to the sea along Caen’s 15km (10  miles) canal. Starting from the marina right in the heart of the city, the canal path takes you past «Little Lourdes» (a chapel built on the same model as the real Lourdes sanctuary), Benouville Castle (a French neoclassical masterpiece built in the 18th century by Claude Nicola Ledoux) and the famous Pegasus Bridge (the first bridge taken by British commandos during the D-Day landings on June 5-6 1944).

>SEASIDE RESORTS

Yes, Caen la Mer... is by the sea! Ouistreham Riva-Bella, the local seaside resort, is just 15km (10 miles) from the city center, on the Côte de Nacre (Mother of Pearl Coast).

It is lively all year round and has plenty of things to do and see. Colleville-Montgomery, Lion-sur-mer, Hermanville- sur-mer: so many authentic resorts with typical and family charm.

>SWORD BEACH

One of the 5 D-Day Beaches where 177 French marines led by Commander Kieffer arrived on June 6, 1944.

The Hillman site: This was a command center for the coastal defense system including 20 concrete bunkers and gun emplacements at Colleville-Montgomery.

The Great Bunker in Ouistreham : Housed the German headquarters. It has been entirely restored, with its five floors: infirmary, machine room, pharmacy, armory, radio transmissions, telephone exchange, observation post, etc.

CAEN, 1 000 YEARS OF HISTORY

BASED ON 40 PERSONS: FROM 47,50€ PER PAX

From William the Conqueror to the Battle

of Normandy.

MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON

Caen Memorial guided tour

(2 hrs)

Lunch in Caen

(3 courses menu + drinks package)

Caen guided tour (2 or 3 hrs)

(to choose among the visits available from p. 14 to 19)

Little train tour with comments (45 mins)

(available from April to September)

or

FULL DAY PACKAGES

The group department at Caen la Mer-Normandy Tourist Office is your prime contact for the destination. We provide full day packages that include a variety of services to create your own schedule: guided tours, lunch, site visits and other activities... Please find below a few day trip suggestions that you can adjust to suit your requirements, restrictions, budget and any possible themes. Feel free to contact us!

BOOK YOUR TAILOR-MADE FULL DAY OUT IN

CAEN LA MER WITH THE TOURIST OFFICE

EXPERIENCE THE CITY DIFFERENTLY

BASED ON 40 PERSONS: FROM 27,00€ PER PAX

A rustic day out in Caen where nature is the very heart of the town with its many parks, gardens and the banks of the Orne.

MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON

Colline aux Oiseaux or plant garden tour (2 hrs)

Tour provided by the town’s horticultural department (from Monday to Friday)

Lunch in Caen

(3 courses menu + drinks package)

Electric boat tour on the Orne (1 hr)

Explore the town on the water with a relaxing zen experience.

(available from April to September)

Little train tour with comments (45 mins)

(available from April to September)

or

EXPERIENCE THE SEA DIFFERENTLY

BASED ON 30 PERSONS: FROM 33,00€ PER PAX

Beach day under a GPS umbrella

or at the top of a lighthouse!

MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON

Ouistreham Port tour with its fish market and trip to the top of the lighthouse

(optional) (2 hrs)

Lunch in Ouistreham Riva-Bella

(3 courses menu + drinks package)

«La Délicate» audio tour in Ouistreham or Lion-sur-mer/

Hermanville-sur-mer (90 mins)

A geolocated audio tour, a unique immersive experience to learn the history

and anecdotes of these seaside resorts.

Seafood tasting by the sea

(April to September)

option

MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON

Caen Memorial guided tour (2 hrs)

Lunch in Caen or Arromanches

(3 courses menu + drinks package)

Guided visit to the main sites on the D-Day Landing beaches

(4 hrs)

On 6 June 1944, over 150,000 allied soldiers landed on the Normandy beaches during the biggest air and amphibious military operation of all

time!

Caen guided tour (2 or 3 hrs)

(different options - view guided tours details p. 14 to 19)

Guided tour of Bayeux and its Tapestry (3 hrs)

Famous 11th century embroidery depicting the conquest of England

by William the Conqueror

or

or

CAEN & THE D-DAY LANDING BEACHES

BASED ON 40 PERSONS: FROM 29,50€ PER PAX

An unmissable day out in places packed

with history and emotion.

LOCAL KNOW-HOW

BASED ON 40 PERSONS: FROM 27,50€ PER PAX

The chance to experience the expertise of

local renowned and approved companies.

MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON

Jeannette Madeleines tour and tasting (1 hr)

Manufacturing process, the company’s turbulent history and revival, tasting...

Lunch between Caen and the sea

(3 courses menu + drinks package).

Poterie du Mesnil de Bavent tour (2 hrs)

This company is specialized in the finial:

learn about its history and manufacture.

GOURMET TOUR TO THE HEART OF NORMANDY

BASED ON 40 PERSONS: FROM 38,00€ PER PAX

This day trip is a postcard for Normandy:

natural and iconic scenery plus food and drink to boot!

MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON

Visit & tasting to the Graindorge cheese dairy in

Livarot (1 hr 30 - 2 hrs)

Audioguided tour of the production workshops through galleries.

Lunch

(3 courses menu + drinks package)

Côte Fleurie guided tour (4 hrs)

Guided tour in Honfleur and the beautiful seaside resorts of Deauville, Villers

and Cabourg

Visit and tasting Calvados Expérience (1h30)

A journey through a multisensory universe to relive the history of Normandy and discover the transformation of the apples to Calvados.

Tasting of the most Norman spirits!

or

BETWEEN LAND & SEA

BASED ON 40 PERSONS: FROM 25,00€ PER PAX

Discoveries and entertainment

on the coast.

MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON

Little train tour with comments (45 mins)

(available from April to September)

Lunch in Ouistreham Riva-Bella

(3 courses menu + drinks package)

Guided tour of Ouistreham Riva-Bella (2 hrs)

(see tour details p.15)

Jeannette Madeleines tour and tasting (1 hr)

Manufacturing process, the company’s turbulent history and revival, tasting...

or

EXPERIENCE CAEN LA MER’S VIBRANT AND DIVERSE HERITAGE AS WELL AS OVER 1000 YEARS OF EXCITING HISTORY!

Caen la Mer-Normandy Tourist Office gives you the chance to explore its land and treasures all year round with tour guides: discovery of the destination, thematic or original visits...

Our guides can also introduce you to Normandy’s must-visits from Honfleur to Mont Saint-Michel passing through the D-Day beaches. The hardest part will be choosing your trip... Leave the rest to us, we’ll take care of it!

GUIDED TOURS

TOUR OF OUISTREHAM RIVA-BELLA

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 🚌 Coach tour

This visit will reveal the three faces of this seaside resort at the gates of Caen: the city’s historic centre, with such hidden treasures as the Grange aux Dîmes and Saint-Samson’s Church, one of the finest Romanesque monuments in the Caen plain; the port, dominated by the lighthouse, with its constantly evolving seagoing activities, and the seaside resort, where you can explore its creation, the Occupation and the Liberation of Ouistreham.

TOUR OF CAEN

⌚ 2 hrs or 3 hrs ⭐ From 149€

🚌 /👞 Coach or walking tour

During the visit, you can explore the city’s most famous sites: the two abbeys, symbols of the love between William and Matilda, and jewels of Norman Romanesque architecture, and the castle, one of the biggest fortified structures in Europe. You can also admire some of the city’s finest private mansions, hidden courtyards, the marina and the race course.

Thematic visits

CAEN STONE

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

Caen stone is a limestone rock with qualities that have been known since Antiquity. Its finest ambassador was without doubt William the Conqueror, who took it with him during his conquest of England in the 11th century. It was used to build prestigious monuments and buildings not only in Caen (the two abbeys and the castle), but also in England (Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London), Belgium, Holland, Germany and Italy. The stone was again used for restoration work on Saint-Peter’s Church, among others.

THE RECONSTRUCTION

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

Caen was at the centre of air raids during the World War II, and many districts were completely destroyed. The Reconstruction programme headed by the urban planner Brillaud de Laujardière gave a new face to the city: new transport routes, enhancement of the historic heritage, the construction of residential areas and new monuments (the University, Saint-Julien’s Church).

This is an invitation to understand and explore the metamorphosis of the city as it was reborn from its ashes like a phoenix.

SWORD BEACH, ONE OF THE D-DAY LANDING BEACHES

⌚ 1 hr 30 ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

Relive the Occupation and the Liberation of Ouistreham Riva-Bella. This is a chance to take a look at a sometimes little-known event and yet one that is unique in French history, of «Kieffer’s green berets», the 177 French soldiers from the N°4 Franco-British Commando who landed on the morning of 6 June and liberated the city.

THE PORT OF CAEN

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 🚌 Coach tour

Caen harbour is a flourishing area taking part in the changes to the urban and suburban areas of Caen. This original and fascinating visit will take you from the centre of Caen to the ferry terminal of Ouistreham Riva-Bella to explore the history of the port, as linked to the history of the city, and the site’s economic activity (shipbuilding, sailing, cross-Channel ferries).

PRIVATE MANSIONS IN CAEN

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

Caen was the home of a large number of noble and bourgeois families who had private mansions built for them. Despite the destruction from air raids in 1944, you can still admire a number of them in the city-centre districts.

Each house can be placed in its original urban context. The different types of private mansions are an opportunity to retrace the history of urban planning in pre-war Caen.

THE ANGLO-NORMAN VILLAS ON THE CÔTE DE NACRE

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

If there is a feature characterising the Normandy beaches, it is surely the seaside architecture, with Lion-sur-mer and Hermanville-sur-mer as fine examples. You can admire in particular the Art Nouveau villas or the eclectic inspiration behind the English, Scottish, Norman and Gothic styles. A charm-

filled visit along the sea front…

THE BATTLE OF CAEN

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

A visit to understand the decisive days when the city’s destiny was played out. The battle to liberate Caen led to 12 days of fires, 44 days of siege and 72 days of air raids, with nearly 2,000 dead and 80% of the area destroyed.

The visit explores the daily lives of the inhabitants of Caen in June and July 1944, in their mourning and hope. It will be illustrated by a visit to the permanent exhibition at the Men’s Abbey, entitled “Un été 44, la vie continue” (“Summer 44, life goes on”).

OUISTREHAM RIVA-BELLA

⌚ 1 hr to 2 hr ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

Discover the Port of Ouistreham and its various facets: fishing port and its traditional fish market, marina and its 650 rings nestled in a green setting, commercial port and its amazing cargo ships, commercial harbour and its surprising ballet of cargo boats, and finally a cross-Channel port with the liners of the company Brittany Ferries which liven up the outer harbour in the stoneware of their 3 daily rotations.

In options: visit of the lighthouse or visit of the backstage of the ferry terminal.

THE SMN : FROM BIRTH TO RETIREMENT, LIFE IN A COMPANY TOWN

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ Free 👞 Walking tour

The visit is an opportunity to relive the daily life of an inhabitant of Le Plateau (a company town just outside Caen), set up by the SMN (Société Métallurgique de Normandie, the major metallurgical company in lower Normandy until 1993, and providing accommodation to over 6,000 workers at its height), with all the key stages of life, including work and leisure activities under the paternal eye of the industrial company.

LA DÉLICATE :

GEOLOCATED AUDIOTOUR

⌚ 1 hr 30 ⭐ 6€/pers 👞 Walking tour

La Délicate is an audiotour with a geolocation device built into the handle of an umbrella, which plays a particular soundtrack into headphones. An audio experience that’s unique in Normandy! Two options to choose between: the seaside villa from Lion-sur-mer to Hermanville-sur-mer or the history of Ouistreham and Colleville-Montgomery.

Capacity: maximum of 15 people per tour.

Validity: all year round in Ouistreham, from April to September in Lion-sur-mer.

THE DORMANT CEMETERIES OF CAEN

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

The disused cemeteries of Caen have been preserved in their abandoned state, hidden away at the heart of the city. They provide romantic walks and a chance to revive a host of stories from the past. To visit or revisit:

Saint-Peter’s Cemetery, the Protestant cemetery and the Quatre-Nations Cemetery.

Original visits

EROTICISM

IN CAEN SCULPTURE

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

Coquettes revealing their breasts, immodest men showing off their anatomy, surprising sexual scenes in a church... This guided visit has plenty of surprises in store! It is also a chance to take a look at the idea of propriety down the centuries.

STREET ART IN CAEN

⌚ 2 hrs ⭐ From 149€ 👞 Walking tour

Born at the end of the 1960s in the United States and combated by the authorities, street art was quickly adopted by the world of official art, but still remains an anti-establishment genre.

An opportunity for visitors to discover the artists who have made Caen their playground, the different techniques used and the many codes presiding over this form of art.

THE D-DAY BEACHES

⌚ From 4 to 8 hrs

A major memorial landmark, the D-Day landing beaches were the scene of a decisive turning point in the Second World War on 6 June 1944, a day that partly shaped the world today. Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who liberated France. Emotion guaranteed and a homage to their bravery.

PAYS D’AUGE

& CÔTE FLEURIE

⌚ From 4 to 8 hrs

Côte Fleurie and the woodland countryside of Pays d’Auge are among the essential sights in Normandy and feature all the famous images associated with our region: Deauville, Honfleur, Lisieux, Cabourg… The towns conjure up the joys of the seaside and walks in the countryside, glamour and spirituality, steep cliffs and half-timbered manor houses… A great place to recharge your batteries.

In Normandy

These prices apply unless otherwise specified in the description. Your own coach will be used for guided visits. For a guided walking tour, plan for one guide for 35 participants maximum. For a whole-day programme, plan for a lunch for the guide with your group at your charge or include a flat rate of €25 including VAT. Prices are valid for a round trip to Caen, but do not include admission to sites or museums. They are subject to changes in VAT rates. No supplement is required for a guided tour given in a foreign language.

PRICES INC VAT 2 HRS 3 HRS 4 HRS 8 HRS ADDITIONAL HOUR

WEEKDAYS (Monday to

Saturday) 149€ 179€ 209€ 319€ 49€

SUNDAYS, public holidays,

evenings 189€ 209€ 249€ 349€ 49€

MONT SAINT-MICHEL

⌚ 8 hrs

No need to introduce it, and yet each new visit is an emotion. A unique charm is conveyed by this rocky isle, its abbey and the bay that is its setting. Listed by UNESCO as part of World Heritage and nicknamed the "Wonder of the Western World", its majesty dazzles visitors. We can admire all the skill of the builders who left us a real architectural masterpiece in the Middle Ages.

LA SUISSE NORMANDE

⌚ 8 hrs

This part of Normandy is an occasion to take a peaceful break in a preserved setting. It stands out with its jagged landscapes sculpted by the River Orne and the erosion of the Armorican Massif. The hilly shapes combine green forests, plains and granite rock, providing a peaceful and ever-changing landscape. A stay here is always filled with harmony.

BAYEUX

⌚ 4 hrs

The old medieval city of Bayeux has preserved its heritage, and in particular its cathedral, a jewel of Norman architecture linked to William the Conqueror and the Bayeux Tapestry, which is thought to have been embroidered to decorate the nave. Around the cathedral, the historic town centre escaped unscathed in 1944 and features half-timbered houses, manor houses with towers and private mansions. An immersion in medieval history and its secrets!

FALAISE

⌚ 4 hrs

Falaise, with its exceptional heritage, takes us back to the origins of medieval Normandy. The castle, residence of the Dukes of Normandy, looks out over the region majestically and bears witness to a glorious past. In the shade of walls that saw the birth of William the Conqueror, the fortress opens on to little streets lined with half-timbered houses and Romanesque and Gothic churches. A real immersion in the history of medieval Normandy!

WITH YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS, ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE VISIT TO CAEN-LA-MER!

The sales team can provide stays adapted to families and small groups. A wide range of visits and activities is on offer to visit the region and enjoy its assets, and experience a unique stay at the heart of Normandy.

FOR SMALL

GROUPS

GUIDED TOUR OF THE HISTORIC CITY CENTRE

⌚ 2 hrs

👥 Max. 15 people

👞 Walking tour

⭐ €135

1000 years of history during a 2-hour walking tour. The historic town centre is unveiled during a guided visit leaving from the Tourist Office and rounded off at the last residence of William the Conqueror. A chance to see some of the hidden heritage at the heart of the city.

Visit of the Abbaye aux Hommes included.

Optional:

• Tasting of cheeses or regional specialities (prices on request)

VISIT TO THE SEASIDE VILLAS

⌚ 1 hr 30

👥 Max. 15 people 👞 Walking tour

⭐ €4.50 per person

From Hermanville-sur-Mer to Lion-sur-Mer, magnificent villas are lined up along the seawall, facing the horizon.

Each one features a different style and has its own name, and many of them have a history, an anecdote or specific quality that is of interest if you want more insight into local history.

GUIDED TOUR BY BIKE

⌚ 1 hr 30 to 2 hrs

👥 Max. 15 people

⭐ €7 per person

From Ouistreham to Lion-sur-Mer: an original guided tour of our area by bike. We head for the seaside to explore the history of the resorts and the villas of Ouistreham, Hermanville-sur-Mer and Lion-sur-Mer. The visit is also an occasion to learn about the history of the Occupation and the Liberation.

From Ouistreham to Pegasus Bridge: Ouistreham and the surrounding areas can boast a wide range of landscapes.

This bike tour is a chance to savour the beauty of the sea front, the port of Ouistreham, the charm of the canal linking Ouistreham to Caen and the rich natural and architectural heritage all around. The tour is an opportunity to explore a range of themes and concludes with a visit to Pegasus Bridge, a landmark in the history of the Liberation.

LA DÉLICATE

⌚ 1 hr 30 👥 Max. 15 people

👞 Walking tour ⭐ €6 per person

OUISTREHAM (all year round)

This immersive and geolocalised tour under a parasol is a unique concept in Normandy. It takes visitors on a journey back in time, a journey into the memories of local men and women who talk about their experiences, especially during the Occupation and the D-Day landings in Ouistreham and Colleville-Montgomery. A moving immersion into the heart of history through personal stories!

LION-SUR-MER / HERMANVILLE (in season only)

Enjoy an immersive experience taking in the beautiful Anglo-Norman villas in Lion-sur-mer and Hermanville- sur-mer. With a geolocalised parasol to guide them, visitors can enjoy a stroll on the seawall and along the neighbouring streets. A charming and melodious experience!

VISIT TO THE LIGHTHOUSE

⌚ 45 min 👥 Max. 15 people

👞 Walking tour

⭐ €2.50 per person

The lighthouse is 38m high. You need to climb the 171 steps to reach the top and enjoy a breathtaking 360° view over the Pointe du Siège nature reserve, the marina with its 650 mooring rings, the canal linking Caen to the sea, the town centre, the beach and the cross-Channel ferry terminal.

Optional:

• A glass of organic apple juice: €1 per person

• Seafood tasting : - at the fish market (seafood platter to share):

€7 per person - at Le Phare restaurant (a plate of specialities and a glass

of white wine): €13 per person

BOAT TOUR ABOARD

LA PRESQU’ÎLE

⌚ 45 min

👥 Min. 4 people - Max. 15 people

⭐ €8 per person

See the city differently during a boat trip with a commentary to the port of Caen and along the canal.

BILLY FARM

⌚1 hr 30

👥 Max. 15 people

⭐ €11 per person

A visit to the estate and orchards, and a chance to see how cider and Calvados are made. A visit explaining technical aspects in the cider works and the ageing cellar, before a tasting.

SEGWAY TOURS

DISCOVERY TOUR:

⌚ 1 hr 👥 Max. 12 people

⭐ €25 per person

After a short practice session, we set off to explore the harbour, the castle and Caen city centre. The “express”

package is a chance to enjoy a fun experience with family or friends.

GRAND TOUR:

⌚ 2 hr 👥 Max. 12 people

⭐ €45 per person

The best option for seeing all the sights of the city. An effort-free and fun visit to the city's heritage, rich in emotions. The banks of the River Orne, the Abbaye aux Dames, the Dukes' Castle, the historic town centre and the Abbaye aux Hommes, it's all there.

GOURMET TOUR:

⌚ 1 hr 30 👥 Max. 12 people

⭐ €39 per person

Let yourself get carried along the streets of the city of Caen. Taste some of our Normandy specialities: cider, Calvados, Pommeau, as well as cheeses and desserts. All your senses will come into play!

CAEN ARTS TOUR:

⌚ 3 hrs

👥 Max. 8 people

(12 people if lunch is not included)

⭐ €59 per person

(€45 per person if lunch is not included - duration 2 hrs)

📆 Valid from Wednesday to Saturday

A chance to explore some original spots in charming little streets and forgotten alleyways or little-known districts, such as Nice Caennais. Lunch (snack) at Barbara's restaurant "Le Clos Joli" or in a vintage bus or under an arbour with a visit to the Yvonne Guégan Museum, a museum-workshop, home to painters, ceramicists, musicians, clothes designers, sculptors… The house has the "home of illustrious people" label and the garden is also open for visits. A colourful trip off the beaten track.

D-DAY BEACHES

½ DAY:

⭐ Max. package rate 7 people. (transport + guide) = from €505

⭐ Max. package rate 15 people. (transport + guide) = from € 620

The vestiges of the artificial harbour of Arromanches (a real technical feat that lay behind the success of the D-Day landings), the German Battery in Longues-sur-Mer (the only armed remains of the Atlantic Wall) and the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.

FULL DAY:

⭐ Max. package rate 7 people. (transport + guide) = from €627

⭐ Max. package rate 15 people. (transport + guide) = from €869

The famous Pegasus Bridge in Bénouville, the SWORD, JUNO and GOLD beaches, the vestiges of the artificial harbour in Arromanches (a real technical feat that lay behind the success of the D-Day landings), the German Battery in Longues- sur-Mer (the only armed remains of the Atlantic Wall), the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and OMAHA Beach (the beach with the highest losses on D-Day). Lunch in Arromanches.

BAYEUX

½ DAY:

⭐ Max. package rate 7 people. (transport + guide) = from €423

⭐ Max. package rate 15 people. (transport + guide) = from €538

Visit to Bayeux and the Tapestry. The authentic cultural heritage of Bayeux has been preserved since the Middle Ages. The visit includes the old town and the cathedral, a skilful blend of Romanesque and Gothic art dating from the 11th century, then remodelled between the 12th and 19th centuries.

Lastly, you can see the Bayeux Tapestry, an embroidered work on canvas dating from the 11th century. The 70m-long tapestry recounts the Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings.

PAYS D’AUGE & CÔTE FLEURIE

1 DAY:

⭐ Max. package rate 7 people. (transport + guide) = from €673

⭐ Max. package rate 15 people. (transport + guide) = from €1,041

A visit to Beuvron-en-Auge, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France with its half-timbered houses and covered market. A guided tour to the old town of Honfleur, a city of painters and Impressionism (cobblestone streets, a rich architectural heritage, the old basin and half-timbered façades), and a visit to Saint Catherine's Church, the biggest wooden church in France with a separate spire. Explore the Côte Fleurie with its famous seaside resorts, including Trouville, Deauville and Cabourg.

Lunch in Honfleur.

Prices from Monday to Friday (excepting Sundays and public holidays). Lunch is not included in the day's programme. Prices based on departure from and return to Caen. All prices include VAT.

THE GUIDED TOURS

In line with the school curricula, the groups department and the tour guides from the Caen-la-Mer tourist office can meet your teaching needs and organise a tailor-made visit.

Here are just some of the themes on offer:

- History: from Antiquity to post-war Reconstruction via the Middle Ages and the Second World War

- The industrial, technical or scientific heritage, architecture

- Nature and the Environment (parks, gardens, hikes, etc.) - Art and culture

TOURIST TRAIN

From April to September, see the main sites of the city on a sightseeing train during a guided tour lasting 45 minutes.

Prices:

- adults: €5.50 per person (maximum capacity 45 people) - children (under 12): €4 per child (maximum capacity 60 people).

From April to September 2021.

PICNIC SPOTS

We have listed the picnic areas in Caen la mer on page 5.

THE GAMES BOOKLETS

Caen la Mer proposes two fun trails to set off to explore the castle and the city. These booklets call on a sense of observation, orientation, thinking and logic.

Children's format (ages 4 to 13)

2 booklets to choose from: Attacking the Castle and Exploring Caen.

Price: €2.50 per booklet.

Adult format (ages 14 and over)

When the city becomes a playground… The tour is a chance to visit the city in total freedom with your precious parchment during a trip to the historic districts.

Price: €6 per booklet.

SITES TO VISIT

Many sites and museums in Caen-la-Mer also have varied educational programmes in line with your needs and sometimes organise specific visits/workshops for school groups.

- The Caen Memorial Museum - The Normandy Museum - Museum of Fine Arts - Ornavik

- Vieux-la-Romaine

- Maison de la Nature et de l'Estuaire - Le Dôme - Relais d’Sciences

Other partners can also welcome your groups as part of a school programme. Don't hesitate to see the list on our website.

FOR SCHOOL GROUPS

CAEN-LA-MER PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME LINKED

TO THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO MAKE

LEARNING EASIER.

ACTIVITES IN CAEN-LA-MER

> VISIT CAEN-LA-MER DIFFERENTLY

There are lots of ways to explore Caen-la-Mer with traditional, original or fun tours. Combine the many different options on offer in the region, just as you please: dynamic or poetic trails, enigmas of every kind or strolls in an urban setting or at the heart of nature…

ACTIVITIES

> Walks: culture, sounds, with commentaries

> Hunting trails, historical enigmas and city walks

> Visits: original, fun, guided or in costume

> Wellness and relaxing breaks

> Under a parasol, on foot, by Segway, bike or tourist train

> THE MUSEUMS

Thanks to its rich and ancient history, Caen-la-Mer has museums and sites dedicated to the major periods and themes that have forged its history and identity: the Second World War and D-Day in Normandy, Normandy through the ages and centuries (Roman, medieval, Viking periods), culture, architecture, art, nature…

ACTIVITIES

> Archaeology

> Middle Ages

> History of the Second World War

> History of the 20^th century

> Peace

> Fine Arts

> Nature and the environment

> LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS

The Caen-la-Mer region has a wide range of celebrated local skills with craftspeople happy to share their creations with visitors, whether it is to taste, see or take home with you! Local specialities, artistic creation, decorations, fashion accessories, etc.

ACTIVITIES

> Visits to farms

> Regional specialities

> Local treats

> Art and decoration

> Fashion accessories

> NATURE AND SAILING

The vast natural spaces and the sea at the edge of town mean that everything is possible! On rivers or seas, on the sand or footpaths, let yourself be carried along by the different energies: your own, the wind, on horseback… Nature will be your inspiration!

ACTIVITIES

> Remarkable sites

> Nature activities

> Cruises

> Water activities

> INCENTIVE & TEAM BUILDING

In Caen-la-Mer, we give you the opportunity to bring your co-workers together outside the workplace and help reinforce team spirit with the help of challenges in a fun and friendly atmosphere to foster and maintain their motivation.

ACTIVITIES

> Activities & challenges on the beach or the water

> Sport challenges

> Adventure games

> Team games & challenges

> Cooking & gastronomic activities

> Activities on the farm

> Walks & tours

> Investigations, treasure

> Workshops (creative, hunt musical, artistic, wellness, building, etc.)

> LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Caen-la-Mer is a limitless playground for anyone in search of fun activities: the range of leisure activities is original and calls on every kind of innovation, while not forgetting the great classics! In the open air or indoors, sport, culture or just relaxation and fun, a whole host of sites and leisure activities are on offer.

ACTIVITIES

> Water activities

> Sport activities

> Golf

> Climbing

> Treetop adventure

> Paintball

> Escape game

> Murder Party

> Virtual reality

> Lasergame

> Treasure hunt

> Axe throwing

> Theme parks

> Thalassotherapy

> Kart racing

> Casino

> Horse-riding

> Bowling

YOUR PARTNERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL STAY OR EVENT

> ACCOMMODATION

Caen-la-Mer has a capacity of 20,000 beds with a renovated and diverse range of hotels including over 3,700 rooms in 75 hotels and residences. With charming or traditional hotels, in the city, at the seaside or in the countryside, the choice is enormous. Hosting groups is easy thanks to committed accommodation providers in partnership with the Tourist Office.

> RESTAURANTS / CATERERS

Caen-la-Mer is proud of its exceptional gastronomy, based on the skills of our farmers and craftsmen: local distribution networks, AOC products, legendary cheeses, top-quality beef…

all served with passion in over 575 restaurants, including 3 with Michelin stars. The range is rounded off by catering services adapted to your event.

> RECEPTION VENUES AND MEETING ROOMS

A vast range of sites, in the city, beside the sea or in the country to host all kinds of events to make a great impression on your guests. Original spots, charm-filled sites, private rooms for groups… all great ways to be together.

> COACH OPERATORS

Caen's central position in Normandy makes it the ideal starting point for coach trips in the region.

It is easy and safe to travel around with the help of our partner transport companies for your sightseeing trips.

See our dedicated guides (Accommodation, Restaurants) to download on www.caenlamer-tourisme.fr (list of hotels and restaurants committed to welcoming groups

on www.caenlamer-tourisme.fr/espace-groupes).

YOUR PARTNERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL STAY OR EVENT

> INCOMING AGENCIES

A great trip is one where you see all the aspects of a region with an original touch and with something to suit everyone. Group stays call for perfect organisation to guarantee visitors' peace of mind. Our partners can provide a whole host of original activities and a precise and flexible schedule: accommodation, transport and a range of activities...

> EVENT PLANNERS

To host your events, motivate your co-workers and reinforce team spirit, our events-planning partners can provide a variety of original activities, because a professional event always needs to be fun and friendly.

Our partner agencies can create your event to meet your needs and coordinate from A to Z so that it will be unique and with impeccable organisation.

See our offer for business customers on our dedicated website:

www.caen-normandie-congres.fr

> CONVENTION BUREAU: ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR EVENT A SUCCESS

The Caen-la-Mer Normandy Tourist Office and Convention Bureau is your unique contact for hosting and organising your events: congresses, seminars, conventions, gala dinners, incentives, road shows, team building… Our staff is on hand to help with your project, including a free feasibility study and tips.

> EVENT SERVICES

Making your event a success means counting on professional, efficient partners on hand to help and ready to give you the best recommendations.

The Caen-la-Mer region is teeming with the professionals you need to make your professional project a succes: events-planning agencies, communications media manufacturers, receptionists, technical service providers, caterers, transport companies, etc.

10 GOOD REASONS TO ORGANISE YOUR EVENT IN CAEN LA MER

A DESTINATION RICH IN PROMISES, COMBINING LAND AND SEA

Just 2 hours from Paris, Caen is a city on a human scale with a wide range of assets. A city of culture and history from the Middle Age to the Second World War, Caen maintains historical memory in a preserved environment where nature reigns supreme. Come and charge your batteries, breathe and enjoy a region with so much going for it.

A whole host of famous sights for a multifaceted stay!

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A DESTINATION CONNECTED TO THE WORLD Access to Caen-la-Mer is easy, thanks to a diverse, high-quality transport network. For our national and international visitors, everything is taken care of to make getting here easier. Caen Carpiquet Airport runs flights to almost 30 national and international destinations.

By air, by sea, by road or rail: all roads lead to Caen!

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A LOCATION AT THE HEART OF NORMANDY Caen enjoys an exceptional central location if you want to go on and visit the rest of Normandy: from Rouen to Mont Saint-Michel, via Honfleur, the D-Day landing beaches, Bayeux, Deauville and Suisse Normande…

Make Caen your base camp and then explore Normandy from there.

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AN ATTRACTIVE AND DYNAMIC REGION

Higher education, research and innovation, technology and cutting-edge sectors: in the Caen-la-Mer area local companies rub shoulders with internationally famous brands that have been attracted to the region.

A fertile ground for economic dynamism in search of innovation.

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FACILITIES TO MAKE YOUR EVENTS A SUCCESS All the services you need to make your projects a success are on hand in Caen-la-Mer. Because welcoming visitors is part of our DNA: a renovated and diverse range of hotels, a vast choice of events venues, helpful service-providers for your events, experienced, top-level caterers…

A Convention Bureau on hand to give free advice and assistance.

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10 GOOD REASONS TO ORGANISE YOUR EVENT IN CAEN LA MER

A GOURMET DESTINATION

Normandy's culinary history dates back to the oldest book of French recipes, "Le Viandier", written by Taillevent, a master chef working for the kings of France in the late Middle Age. It is not by chance… The farming skills and excellence of our chefs and food specialists have made Caen-la-Mer an exceptional gastronomic destination, teeming with famous, delicious specialities and taste experiences.

In Normandy, in Caen-la-Mer, eating well is most of all an art of living.

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A WIDE RANGE OF ORIGINAL LEISURE ACTIVITIES

To bring your events to life, Caen-la-Mer has a whole host of original activities, both indoors and out. From sightseeing tours on historic and heritage themes involving every imaginable means of transport, via team- building activities for a challenge to your co-workers and dynamic evening events.

See the list of available activities, you will be surprised and delighted!

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A LAND OF MEMORY AND HERITAGE

From the Roman era to D-Day via the Viking invasion, each of these periods has made its mark on Normandy and Caen-la-Mer. Set off in history's footsteps: monuments, outstanding heritage and museums illustrate decisive events for the region's identity.

A rich history embodied and shared by local people today!

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A REGION DEDICATED TO SPORT

Caen-la-Mer hosts major national and international sports events, with its big clubs competing at the highest level nationally. A wide range of facilities have been developed and are available to add spice to your physical activities and challenge events.

In Caen-la-Mer, call on all your forces and put your energy to work!

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AN INTENSELY CULTURAL DESTINATION

Cultural life in Caen-la-Mer features a series of major events (festivals, Banquet Fantastique, the student carnival, etc.) organised around a wide range of top- quality facilities (music venues, theatres, museums, art galleries, etc.) to help visitors appreciate the genius and creativity of the many personalities linked to the history of Caen.

In Caen-la-Mer, stock up on culture!

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INCENTIVE AND TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES

> WATER AND SEASIDE ACTIVITIES/CHALLENGES

In Caen-la-Mer, our "break room" is always open. The beach is just at the end of the corridor. In the sea or on the River Orne, our partners go out of their way to bring you a complete and original range of sports. A chance to have fun together in some breathtaking natural landscapes.

ACTIVITIES

> Sand yachting > Jet-skiing trip > Sand sculpture

> Kayak, Canoe > Regatta > Picnic with your feet

> Standup > A cruise to the in the sand paddleboarding Channel Islands > Catamaran

> Yoga on the beach > Sea fishing > Beach Olympics

> Wellness workshops > Water hiking > Horse-riding &

thalassotherapy activities

> ACTIVITIES AND SPORT CHALLENGES

Want to get moving, put yourself to the test? It's time for some dynamic team building! In teams, boost the cohesion between your co-workers with some fun and physical challenges:

champions, adventurers, treasure hunters, warriors…

ACTIVITIES

> Archery tag > Olympic games > Vikings game

> Paintball > Group games: Olympic > Treasure hunt

> Treetop adventure Games the green Odyssey

> Rugby > Survival: > Go-kart race

> Golf Koh-Lanta > Indoor electric

> Sport activities > Mud day boot camp go-kart challenge

> VISITS, WALKS AND TOURS

Visit our region differently with a zest of originality and even adventure in wide-ranging means of transport: on 2 or 4 wheels, in a vintage or very modern car – choose the vehicle to suit you best. For an original and unforgettable cultural break.

ACTIVITIES

> Ride or tour > D-Day tour in a > Side-car trip on a Segway vintage car > A buggy ride

> Bike tour > Normandy tour in a 2CV > Helicopter first flight

> Quadracycle tour > Normandy safari in a 4L or sightseeing flights

> GAMES & INVESTIGATIONS

Against a historical or cultural background, lead the investigation and test out your physical and deductive abilities. For a very dynamic and all-round team building event bringing into play all the skills and senses of your team, including the laughter muscles!

ACTIVITIES

> Historical investigation > Treasure hunt > Age of the

> Murder party > Escape game castle builders

> Flash game > Escape village > Meet the

> Paper chase > Masters of the fort: Vikings

> Hunting for clues Fort Boyard

INCENTIVE AND TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES

> CULINARY & GASTRONOMIC ACTIVITIES

What brings people closer together than good food? In Caen-la- Mer, an exceptional region for gastronomy, team-building sessions in the kitchen are always a big hit: team cooking challenges and cookery contests with some of the region's top chefs. Cooking becomes a game and the final tasting is a great shared experience.

ACTIVITIES

> Cookery lessons > Team cooking: > Rock n’cook

> Cookery competition chefs' combat > Introduction to

> Cooking challenge > Mixology workshop wine-tasting

> Cooking, wine & castle

> ACTIVITIES & CHALLENGES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE In Caen-la-Mer, you can relax in a country setting: choose a team-building session on the farm and explore the talents of Normandy's farmers. This is also a way to recapture the spirit of childhood amid the farm animals in well-preserved nature. Pull on your Wellingtons and get back to the land!

ACTIVITIES

> Normandy Workshops

> Like on the farm

> Exploring the world of farming: a flax farm

> Gastronomic countryside tour in a 4L car

> CREATIVE, MUSICAL, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS, THE SENSES, BUILDING, WELLNESS…

A creative session during your event! Creative team building encourages stress management, cohesion and team spirit, making use of non-verbal forms of expression: painting, music, video, building projects of all kinds, as well as wellness sessions… A wide-ranging and original offer to unite your co-workers around a shared goal.

ACTIVITIES

> Zen workshops

> Agility games

> Senses workshops

> Theatre workshop

> Lego challenge

> Building party

> Circus for beginners

> Creation of a human logo / giant puzzle / collective fresco / cardboard art work

> Photo perspectives

> Virtual reality

> Musical sticks activity/

Percussion

> Recording a song / making a video or advert

> Magic tricks workshop

> THEME NIGHTS AND EVENING EVENTS

Bringing your co-workers and customers together outside the workplace is the ideal way to get off the beaten track and have fun. Our range of evening events will definitely entertain your guests in a host of different styles: off the wall, dynamic, fun, artistic, etc. With a delicate touch or in a real big show, choose the event that suits you best!

ACTIVITIES

> Investigation evening > Medieval evening > Creative activity

> Quiz night & blind test > Casino night > Artistic activity

> Anything goes evening > Musical activity > Games activity

> Challenge night > Magic event > Digital event

> In 59 seconds flat > Off the wall event > Photo activity