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Behind the scenes of Caen Normandy University Hospital
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European Heritage Days

Date

Saturday September 21

Behind the scenes of Caen Normandy University Hospital

Explore the Caen Normandy University Hospital!
Guided tours, exhibitions, games: a rich day discovering new places.

Unique guided tours at Caen Normandy University Hospital

On the occasion of the 2024 European Heritage Days, the Caen Normandie University Hospital is organizing a series of guided tours to show you the establishment and its behind the scenes:

Visit the roof: admire the view!

For the first time, the Caen Normandie University Hospital gives you the opportunity to climb the 23 floors of the famous Tour Côte de Nacre (by elevator!) and admire the view from 87 m high.
A unique visit not to be missed.

Visit to the model building: at the heart of the future Caen Normandy University Hospital

From the operating room, to the individual room via the treatment room, discover what the CHU of tomorrow will look like! Designed in collaboration with the establishment's professionals, this 250 m2 model building is a faithful version of the spaces which will be delivered in 2026.

The imaging service: innovation and cutting-edge technology

Visit the x-ray, scanner and MRI rooms and discover all the innovations serving the patient!

 

The logistics platform: little known but essential

A vast 4,000 m2 warehouse with its rows of shelves loaded with packages, no it is not a large furniture store but rather an essential device for the proper functioning of the hospital. A unique visit to a place that manages reception, storage, order preparation and supply for the entire hospital!

Free access in the main entrance hall:

  • Exhibition: From yesterday to today: the history of Caen hospitals
  • Games and entertainment

Information

Registrations are required for guided tours

Children under 12 years old are not allowed on guided tours, over 12 years old and up to 16 years old they must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday September 21
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Communication department of Caen Normandy University Hospital
CHU Caen Normandy

Press contacts

Department of Communication and Patronage
Avenue de la Côte de Nacre
CS 30001
14033 CAEN cedex 9