William's castle
The castle walls enclose a large open precinct above the old town. It is one of the largest medieval fortified enclosures in Europe and an unmistakable shape on the map.
Minimalist map poster · France
Caen Map Poster & Print
49.1859° N / 0.3591° W
A Norman city on the Orne, anchored by a medieval castle, two great abbeys and a canal running straight to the sea.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Caen in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Caen, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Caen at home
The map
About this Caen map poster
Caen lies on the Orne River about fifteen kilometres from the Channel coast, and on a map the city is organised around a handful of monumental landmarks. The castle founded by William the Conqueror fills a large walled enclosure on a rise north of the centre. The Abbaye aux Hommes and the Abbaye aux Dames anchor the west and east sides of the old town.
Much of Caen was destroyed during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, and the rebuilt centre mixes new streets with surviving medieval stonework. A canal running alongside the Orne leads northeast from the port basin to Ouistreham on the coast. The university and the Mémorial de Caen, a museum dedicated to peace, stand on higher ground to the north.
A Caen map poster brings together the curving river, the straight canal, the angular castle walls and the wide green space of the Prairie south of the centre. It is a well-balanced composition in which the medieval, post-war and modern layers of the city can all be read.
- Population
- 111,000
- Coordinates
- 49.1859° N / 0.3591° W
- Elevation
- 21 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Caen, France
Caen Canal
Running alongside the Orne, the canal links the city's port to Ouistreham and the sea. Its straight line contrasts with the looser course of the river.
The two abbeys
Founded by William and his wife Matilda, the Abbaye aux Hommes and the Abbaye aux Dames stand on either side of the centre and frame the old town with their grounds.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Caen
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Caen
A map that means something
Caen draws students, history lovers and families with ties to Normandy and the 1944 landings. A map of the city is a considered way to remember a year at university, a visit to the coast or a family connection to the region.
You can set the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with a date or a district of the city, and choose one of five styles. Noir brings out the castle walls strongly, while Paper gives a softer look. Digital files are $9, and printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Caen posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Caen map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Caen poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Caen poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Caen poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Caen poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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