EXPLORE THE CANAL
Let yourself drift along the calm waters of the Caen Canal.
Two guided cruises invite you to rediscover the region…
through the flow of the water and the beauty of the scenery.
“Presqu’île”
“Pegasus Bridge”
“Presqu’île” Tour – 1h
Caen ↔ Pont de Colombelles
Board for a guided tour at the heart of the urban canal. Setting off from the Bassin Saint-Pierre, you’ll cruise along the redeveloped quays of the Presqu’île, pass beneath iconic bridges, spot harbour cranes, catch a glimpse of the industrial outlines of the former SMN site, gliding all the way to Colombelles – a journey between industrial past and urban renewal.
A peaceful and unexpected interlude on the water, complete with an immersive augmented reality retracing the history of the SMN (Société Métallurgique de Normandie).
“Pegasus Bridge” Tour – 1h
Bénouville ↔ Pont de Colombelles
Departing from Bénouville, board a tour where every bank tells a piece of history. The Bénouville bridge and its château slowly fade from view, giving way to the open landscapes of the canal..
Quiet manor houses, fragments of industrial architecture and the memory of former worksites follow one after another, all the way to the outskirts of Colombelles, a town marked by its working-class past and its reinvention. It’s a fresh look at the Calvados, from the water. This tour also offers an immersive experience around Pegasus Bridge, delving into the history of this iconic site.
