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James, Ethan and Sebastian, international students, discovered Caen's carnival for the first time in 2026

Caen's Student Carnival: A memorable event for international students

Around 32,000 students took part in Caen's student carnival last week, filling the city with colour, music and costumes. Among them were several international students, many of whom were experiencing Europe's largest student carnival for the very first time. Among those joining the celebrations were James, Ethan and Sebastian, who are all studying French at the University of Caen. Here's what they thought of the experience!

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2 April 2026

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