Editing Caen (section)

==<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''HISTORY OF CAEN'''</FONT>==
'''A ducal estate founded by William the Conqueror''' in the 11th century, the city
has retained through the ages the splendour and radiance desired by the Duke-King.
On 26 July 1346 his English troops stormed the town and sacked it, killing 3,000 of its citizens and burning much of the merchant's quarter. Whilst sacking the town, English officials searching the archives of the city, found a copy of '''the 1339 Franco-Norman plan to invade England''', made between Philip VI of France and Normandy. This was subsequently sent back to England and used for propaganda purposes to justify the continuation of the war, and also the supplying/financing of the conflict. Only the castle of Caen held out, despite attempts at besieging it by the English soldiers. A few days later the English left, marching to the east and to their victory at the Battle of Crécy.<br/>
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Abbeys, a château then private houses, universities and other academies bear
witness to the city's development over the centuries and '''following the terrible
bombings of l944'''.
Rising from its ashes like a phoenix, the symbol of its university, Caen has also been
able to preserve its magnificent architectural heritage, which emerged unscathed from 
World War II.<br/>
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'''Enriched with 1000 years of history''', the soul of the city is today found nestled
in the ancient quarters of its centre and reveals itself to those who take the time to pause
there. Narrow streets lined with lively shops, a marina right in the heart of the city
and an array of parks and gardens that have long charmed experts are waiting
to welcome you today.

Let Caen conquer you !

'''''More informations about the History of Caen on the [[wikipedia:Caen]] !'''''