Spring 2022

L’Okara, 24 Rue Froide, 14000 Caen.
lokara.fr
Welcoming organic and ethical vegetable
restaurant that’s perfect for vegetarian and
vegan dining.
Une Cuillére a Carrée, 22 Rue de Bernières,
14000 Caen. unecuillerecarree.fr
A real favourite with the locals for its refined
and delicious menu.
Le Pt’tit B 15 Rue du Vaugueux, 14000
Caen. leptitb.fr
In an ancient building in the medieval district,
in a picture postcard pretty street, in the
shadow of the great castle ramparts with a
superb menu and delicious cocktails – an
absolute winner.
Bouef and Cow, 6 Boulevard des Alliés.
boeufandcow.com
Elegant and welcoming setting overlooking
the beautiful church of Saint-Pierre and
serving Normandy’s finest burgers and meaty
dishes.
La Ferme de Billy, 29 bis, 31 Rue de l’Eglise,
14980 Rots. ferme-de-billy.com/en
A 15-minute drive from Caen city centre
brings you to the glorious apple-growing
countryside of Normandy – and a traditional
cider farm. The Ferme de Billy’s weekend
brunch and Thursday/Friday lunch buffet is
the best I have ever been to. A huge choice
of local products, beautifully cooked and
presented. Afterwards take a walk around the
estate with its 13th century chapel. A must if
you’re in Caen.
Where to stay
I stayed at the 3* Hotel Des Quatrans,
17 rue Gémare, 14000 Caen.
hotel-des-quatrans.com It’s in a tranquil spot
but just steps from the city centre, ideal as a
base to visit Caen and the wider area.
Go Trade is a European
project which since 2017
has worked with English
and French partners to
support and preserve the role that traditional
markets play in daily life. Find our more at:
gotrade-markets.eu
Details of markets and what to see and do in
Caen: caenlamer-tourisme.com
Did you know: Caen is one of
those tongue-twister words
non-French find really hard
to say. Some say it like ‘con’
which in French means idiot
(or worse). It’s more like
‘Carn’ –pronounce the ‘n’ but
emphasise the ‘r’!
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