What are the nearest attractions to La Colline aux Oiseaux Park (Parc de La Colline aux Oiseaux)?

Attractions near La Colline aux Oiseaux Park (Parc de La Colline aux Oiseaux): Caen Memorial Museum (Mémorial de Caen) Caen Castle (Château de Caen) Abbaye aux Hommes

What else should I know about attractions in Caen?

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La Colline aux Oiseaux Park (Parc de La Colline aux Oiseaux) - What To Know BEFORE You Go

The basics

Located adjacent to the Caen Memorial, this public park is filled with walking trails and attractions. On the far eastern end is La Terrasse, a café, while the center of the park is devoted to a zoo of Normandy animals. To the west is the labyrinth and rose garden, as well as a pair of soccer fields. Most travelers come to the park by car, and extensive parking is located by the northern entrance.

How to get there

The entrance to La Colline aux Oiseaux Park is located on Avenue de l’Admiral Mountbatten, directly west of the Caen Memorial. To reach the park from the city center, a 1.6-mile (2.7-kilometer) trip, follow Rue Saint Gabriel northwest. It’s also possible to arrive on foot from the Caen Memorial, a 5-minute walk via the Esplanade General Eisenhower.

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Things to Do in Caen

With centuries of history and a thriving food scene, Caen has a lot for travelers to see and do. One top site is the Caen Memorial, a war museum that explores this region’s Second World War history. Far older is the 11th-century Abbaye aux Hommes, a gorgeous landmark that’s a former Benedictine abbey. At the Museum of Fine Arts of Caen, find a destination-worthy collection of European paintings, sculptures, and more.

La Colline aux Oiseaux Park (Parc de La Colline aux Oiseaux)