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Caen's 2026 Pride March: a colourful and friendly event not set back by its few technical hiccups

The Pride March started at 3:30 pm on Caen's peninsula

Local News

14000 Caen, France

14 June 2026

The 25th edition of the Pride March in Caen got off to a rocky start. At 3:30 pm, on Saturday (13th June), the chariot, which was supposed to head up the march, broke down. Despite this minor setback, the event turned out to be a success, with around 3,000 attendees of all ages taking part.

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Looking back at the D-Day Swing Festival's fifth edition: here's what you might have missed!

Founder and organiser of the D-Day Swing Festival Nadège Anturo standing in front of Lion-sur-Mer's Town Hall

Outings & Local Events

14780 Lion-sur-Mer, France

9 June 2026

Many gathered in Lion-sur-Mer from the 5th to 7th of June, dancing to the tunes of rock and blues, and admiring the many exhibits here to remind us how important it is never to forget the events of WWII.

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Normandy MEP Thomas Pellerin-Carlin says Europe must prepare for an uncertain future

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin speaking at Europe Day in Caen

Political News

14000 Caen, France

5 June 2026

WRNC recently conducted a sit-down interview with the Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, during which topics such as European identity, security and defence policy, energy security and the future of Ukraine within the European Union were discussed. The interview is available on YouTube and as a podcast on our website, in addition to this article. Here's what he told us.

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D-DAY 2026: Our top 5 things to see and do in Normandy

A tank from the parades at Pegasus Bridge in Bénouville in June 2024

Local Guides & Tips

Calvados, France

29 May 2026

As May draws to a close, Normandy starts to prepare for one of its biggest annual celebrations: the Anniversary of the Normandy Beach Landings. In 2026, for the 82nd Anniversary, what is there to see and do in Normandy? Here's our shortlist for the Calvados!

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Meet the Norman materials engineer, Aymeric Jugan and his band: DOUCHE

Aymeric, from the trio DOUCHE in WRNC's Studios

Arts & Culture

Normandy, France

14 May 2026

"I had just done my training and that's when I started to make music with a friend whom I met at University"

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"We need to celebrate Europe, fraternity and links between people to maintain peace," Arthur Delaporte tells WRNC

Arthur Delaporte spoke to WRNC at the "Fête de l'Europe" in Caen

Political News

14000 Caen, France

11 May 2026

The 9th of May was the 40th anniversary of the first official "Europe Day", which celebrates the European community and the shared values of EU member states. In Caen, the "Fête de l'Europe" brought together elected representatives from national and European politics, alongside volunteers from public organisations and charities.

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Tap to pay coming to buses and trams in the Caen area

No need to buy a ticket, as of tomorrow (5th May 2026), getting a bus or tram in the Caen area will be as easy as tapping a payment card or device against the reader.

Local News

14000 Caen, France

4 May 2026

It's an increasingly common feature of public transportation: occasional travellers no longer need to buy a ticket, instead they can simply tap their payment card or device to the terminal. An ease of use feature already common in many major cities across Europe, tap and pay is now coming to Caen.

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Tuesday, 28th April 2026: Civil defence exercise to trigger emergency alerts on phones across the Caen area

The FR-Alert warning system will activate as part of a drill on Tuesday

Local News

14000 Caen, France

27 April 2026

Residents in Caen and surrounding communes are set to receive a test emergency alert on their mobile phones tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 28th April, as part of a civil defence exercise organised by the Calvados prefecture.

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Feeling peckish? Here's why you couldn't bite your own fingers off, actually!

Your fingers are tougher than they look!

Science

Normandy, France

25 April 2026

Have you ever tried biting your own fingers off? Probably not. But just in case you're considering having a go at a thumb or an index, it seems important to share the reasons why, despite their appearance, the ends of your hands are not made of soft baby carrots.

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

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

Local News

14000 Caen, France

2 April 2026

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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