La Terrasse d'artillerie, Scenic viewpoint in Caen, France.
The artillery terrace extends along the castle walls, providing expansive views of the surrounding neighborhoods and the cityscape of Caen below.
Following the English siege of 1346, the ramparts underwent reinforcement, with the addition of an earthen embankment in the 16th century for artillery placement.
The information boards at the terrace detail architectural elements and historical events that shaped the medieval military fortifications of Normandy.
The terrace remains accessible throughout the year, featuring paved pathways and benches where visitors can observe the city landscape.
Archaeological excavations between 2004 and 2005 revealed an 11th-century quarry and a 14th-century medieval house beneath the current structure.
Location: Caen
Address: Château de Caen, 84 Rue de Geôle, 14000 Caen, France 14000 Caen
GPS coordinates: 49.18635,-0.36419
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:20
Caen bears traces of its past in every stone. The castle built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century still overlooks the city, while the Abbey of Men and the Abbey of Women testify to the power of the Norman dukes. Saint-Pierre Church rises with its 73-meter Gothic tower, and in the streets of Vaugueux, half-timbered houses recall medieval life. The Caen Memorial tells about World War II and the Normandy Battle, periods that deeply affected the city. Between history and nature, Caen also offers places of rest. The Botanical Garden, created in 1848, houses thousands of plant species within its greenhouses and arboretum. The Park of the Hill of Birds, developed over 17 hectares, features themed gardens and viewpoints over the city. From the Fine Arts Museum located within the castle to the Leroy Tower on the Orne quays, each site invites to discover different periods. Visiting Caen means exploring ten centuries of architecture and events that have shaped Normandy.
Castle of Caen
108 m
Church of Saint-Pierre
345 m
Musée de Normandie
98 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen
190 m
Maison des Quatrans
218 m
Vostrus Stele
98 m
Synagogue of Caen
284 m
Hôtel de Mondrainville
290 m
Ancienne église Saint-Julien de Caen
216 m
Villa Baumier
338 m
52 rue Saint-Pierre, Caen
332 m
10 rue Haldot, Caen
342 m
14 rue aux Namps
289 m
54 rue Saint-Pierre, Caen
340 m
41 rue Froide
347 m
Musée de la Poste et des Télécommunications
332 m
Maison, 9 rue de la Monnaie
333 m
Hôtel de Colomby
233 m
8 rue des Croisiers, Caen
237 m
26 rue des Croisiers, Caen
306 m
33-35 rue Froide, Caen
345 m
Cour des Imprimeurs
341 m
Hôtel Lebourguignon-Duperré
277 m
14 rue des Croisiers, Caen
270 m
Barbacane de la porte Saint-Pierre
243 m
Église Saint-Georges-du-Château
157 m
Chapelle de la Miséricorde de Caen
203 m
François de Malherbe
324 mReviews
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