Caen and Kigali
About 111,000 people live in Caen, in Normandy, France. Other cities in the same region include Le Havre and Rouen.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Caen: prestige villas in Kigali
From Caen, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Paris (CDG) with RwandAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Caen
The straight-line distance between Caen and Kigali is about 6,392 km. Mind the season: Caen is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
From Caen, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 213 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Paris (CDG) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of France
From Caen or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Membership: La Francophonie. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the euro (EUR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Caen is about 6,392 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Caen has about 111,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Caen is in Normandy, France.
- Le Havre and Rouen are in the same region as Caen.
- Caen is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Caen with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (213 km away).
- Citizens of France get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of France is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Think of a luxury villa with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Caen?
From Caen, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 213 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
Do citizens of France need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of France receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
Can we pay in EUR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EUR; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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