Caen is a very cosmopolitan city, have no fears. In the tourist areas, hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, restaurants and visitor attractions there is always somebody who can speak English.Many of the places provide an English menu so you will not starve.. Take it you are travelling with our friends Brittany Ferries, so grab a guide book on-board. Enjoy your holiday and visit Pegasus Bridge and the café, our friends there speak perfect English. And do not forget to go to Mondeville – Carrefour, amazing shopping centre on the outskirts of town – near the A13 autoroute. Around the Normandy beaches everyone has a basic knowledge of English and will make you welcome. Ask at reception on the ship for a “shopping trolley token” – saves you trying to find a Euro coin at the supermarket.