Magnificent charming apartment in the historic center
Apartment completely tastefully renovated by us, located in the heart of downtown Caen, near the Place Saint-Sauveur. Lots of light with a real view of the steeple of Saint-Sauveur church. The accommodation is composed of an equipped kitchen, a table with two chairs, a glass roof that separates the living room / bedroom area, two armchairs, a TV on the wall, a large double bed, a bathroom, and Fiber (WIFI ) Icone Collection is a real estate portfolio, of wich some of the properties are available for rental. They have in common to be located in privileged locations within towns showing a strong historical or touristic capital. L'Expérience d'Elie, named after Léonce Elie de Beaumont is the witness of the rise of Caen wealthiest class from the middle of the 19th century wich saw the rehabilitation of the old town, the development of the Saint-Julien district from the north. and the erection of the Saint Martin district which will later supplant the Saint Jean district - until then the historic and bourgeois district of the city -.
The building has 4 levels, each showing a fully renovated accomodation. On the ground floor, a one-bedroom apartment, on the first and second floor a one-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen and bathroom, on the top floor, a charming one-bedroom apartment with the charm of beams and views over the roofs of the old city.It had been partly destroyed by the bombardments of 1944 and the whole district has been razed to be rebuilt except for the church of Old Saint Sauveur, the pastor college and ... 1 rue Elie de Beaumont!
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area
Caen
Located in Caen, this apartment is in the city centre. Normandy Museum and Caen Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Salle de l'Echiquier and Maison des Quatrans. Caen Botanical Garden and Colline aux Oiseaux are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Is Magnificent charming apartment in the historic center pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Magnificent charming apartment in the historic center?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnificent charming apartment in the historic center on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Magnificent charming apartment in the historic center?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magnificent charming apartment in the historic center?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Magnificent charming apartment in the historic center located?
Located in Caen City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Maison des Quatrans, Church of St. Pierre and Caen Botanical Garden. Abbey of Saint-Etienne and University of Caen Normandy are also within 10 minutes. Caen Station is 25 minutes by foot.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Comfortable bed, great shower, good kitchen arrangement
Hansjakob
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda
4 October 2023
Perfect location and well equipped, clean apartment
Excellent location for exploring the old city and visiting the main sights. Also plenty of restaurants nearby to choose from. Rue Froide had many independent shops to enjoy.
We absolutely loved this apartment! The location was unbeatable. The apartment was clean, safe, and exactly what we needed for our long weekend in Caen. If you rent a car, there’s a parking garage close to the property that was safe and affordable! We would absolutely stay here again!
Anna R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Douglas
12 September 2025
It was suitable
Convenient for what we wanted to do.as seniors very hard to bring luggage to the top floor. Appreciate the manager extending our stay for 1night. No elevators and spiral staircase.
Douglas
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna
24 September 2024
Wonderful, charming, great location, apartment.
This apartment was absolutely perfect for two! We loved the large windows, location to restaurants and night life, and safety. I would recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Caen. Tip - if you're renting a car like we did, park at Parking Indigo Caen Hotel De Ville Parking. It's very safe, about 20 euros a day, and a 5 minute walk to the apartment.
Anna
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Kris
8 August 2025
Some inconveniences that we overcame while staying there. However, overall a good experience.
Great location, nice apartment. However, the side tables by the bed were both broken and we were unable to use them. Our check in process was not smooth. The owner had asked us to wired money directly to their account which was not our understanding of how the transaction was mean to occur. We contacted VRBO and they contacted the owner who eventually sent us a site where we could complete payment. This was unfortunately, an unexpected waste of our time.
The property was well located, clean and easily accessible. It was very convenient to explore Caen and Bayeux from this base. There is a lovely restaurant diagonally opposite on rue des Namps (La Casinière). My one small complaint is that no tea towel was supplied, and yet there was an expectation to wash and dry the dishes before leaving (perfectly happy to do that). I sent a message the day we arrived regarding this and no reply was received.
Fiona D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kris S.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Check-in was not a problem however there was an issue with payment. We had to contact VRBO directly so that payment was accepted. The landlord wanted us to go to a bank and wire the payment??? VRBO contacted the owner and then we were able to pay via a site that was sent to us directly using our Visa card. The apartment itself was good. Excellent location. The side tables attached to the wall by the bed were falling off and so we couldn’t use those either. It is a good location though. Parking is offsite at your own expense.
Kris S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brian & Jody S.
21 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Mix
The location of this flat is great. The check in and comms with the proprietor were also good. The things that weren't so great: no toilet paper, no dish soap, no top sheet on the bed, bedding did not appear freshly washed, fact it's up 37 stairs is never identified. I'm glad I am young enough and strong enough to lug my full sized suit case up there. I feel for those who aren't.
Très bien situé au centre ville, pas besoin de voiture, impeccable !!
andre P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 March 2024
Excellent séjour dans ce bel appartement au charme de l'ancien.
L'appartement est impeccable, très bien situé dans une rue calme du vieux Caen.
Gérald est un hôte charmant et a répondu rapidement à mes demandes.
Je recommande vivement.
Het appartement was zalig ingericht. Je stapt buiten en je vindt meteen leven in de stad. Het appartement is van alles voorzien om ook een stay at home dagje te hebben.
Emma V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregory C.
15 August 2025
Gregory C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Host
The owners of Icone Collection are passionate about real estate and history. They do everything in their power to make their guests feel at home in the accomodations they provide and each of the properties in their portfolio has a specific history.
L'Expérience d'Elie is no exception to the rule: when the city of Caen modernized at the start of the 20th century, the main changes concerned the education facilities. Thus, the separation of church and state in 1905 gave the city the opportunity to build a high school for young girls on the grounds of the Ursuline convent destroyed in 1910. The high school (now the College Pasteur), of which Jules Oyer was the architect, opened in 1914. Likewise, established here for centuries, the old university has extended and occupied then the area between the streets Pasteur, aux Namps, Saint-Sauveur and the bedside of the old Saint-Sauveur. It had been partly destroyed by the bombardments of 1944 and the whole district has been razed to be rebuilt except for the church of Old Saint Sauveur, the pastor college and ... 1 rue Elie de Beaumont!
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