Bures-sur-Dives

Bures-sur-Dives

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBures-sur-DivesTroarn at 3.1 km (4 min)
Postcode14670Bavent at 3.7 km (5 min)
Latitude49.1993530Saint-Pair at 4.8 km (7 min)
Longitude-0.1727000Escoville at 4.9 km (6 min)
Chief townCaen (at 18.2 km, 19 min)Saint-Samson at 5.1 km (7 min)
DepartmentCalvadosJanville at 6.2 km (8 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

In July 1972, and Troarn Bures-sur-Dives together and thus extend the limits of the municipality. Bures-sur-Dives once enjoyed a certain importance with the Dewes, navigable waterway, used by the boats that transported materials and agricultural products. Indeed, there was a port near the existing bridge where you can see the monument erected in memory of Captain Juckes, killed after being seriously wounded in the Tree Martin during the Second World War and of have participated with Major Shave the destruction of two bridges: one of the Dives and the railway to slow the enemy advance on landing in 1944 as was done for Roseveare Major Bridge Troarn-St Samson to same date.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Church of Saint Ouen restored after the Second World War.
  • The manor Tourpes (private property).
  • The Manor Vineyard (private property).
  • The marshes of Dives: marshes of the ancient estuary of the Dives were gradually won over some sea salt from the Middle Ages gave way to pastures and excellent meadows often flooded in winter. Intersected multiple drainage channels, marshes are covered with small winding roads and trails for the approach of this unique region. The road is a swamp tour, device accessible to the automobile, a journey around the marshes, it must enter on foot or by bike along the canals or paths lined with vegetation characteristic of wetlands. Indeed, the flora and fauna swarm of intense life-long roads lined with sticky alder, ash, willow or white ash, poplar, which grow under the white meadowsweet, sedges, the lychnis, the aquatic ranunculus, the reed plume, iris yellow marsh, the cousoude purple, pink and white. Game Marsh makes the happiness of their fighters holed up in gabions and enjoying a quiet unreal. A multitude of wild aquatic birds: herons, moorhens, mallards, reed buntings, coot, great crested grebes, attend this picturesque nature. Storks have even set up their nests in trees or on platforms available to them. Random streams in the Dives, the Divette, channel urchin, ponds, fishermen moved to tease the fish: perch, pike, roach, eel and sea trout from September.
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C
Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Le Manoir d'Hastinhs  SPECIAL OFFER
Bénouville
The restaurant is open daily except Sunday evening, Monday and Wednesday, but with the exception for group reservation and public holiday. The restaurant menus are from 28 € for lunch...
Located 9.2 km from Bures-sur-DivesFrom 25 € to 45 € per person 
1900  
9.5
Houlgate
Come discover the 1900's, his restaurant is a unique place on the Normandy coast, its Belle Epoque style decor will transport you in time, located in downtown Houlgate come to taste...
Located 13.6 km from Bures-sur-DivesFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 
Persepolis
Caen
Enjoy the hospitality of Iranian. At your leisure and your parties. You will be welcomed with a smile in a warm decor Iran. And a friendly family atmosphere.
Located 13.7 km from Bures-sur-DivesFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Ancienne Ferme villeroy    
9.4
Cuverville
At 7 km from Caen and 10 km from the sea, 3 lovely rooms(TV, Wi-FI, ...)... In a very old farm, a historic place from the battle of Normandy (goodwood)... Free acces to a private museum...
Located 6.6 km from Bures-sur-DivesFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 
Domaine de la Hurel 4 * * * *    
10
Airan
At the edge of Pays d'Auge; heart of William the Conqueror's battles site, between Caen and Crèvecoeur en Auge, la Hurel offers accomodation in the five rooms of its 18th century estate....
Located 13.1 km from Bures-sur-Dives85 € the double room 
Les Kiwis    
9.4
Épron
Near Caen, these harmonious bedrooms are tastefully decorated. You will enjoy the very nice garden. Nearly is the Caen Memorial and the Landing beaches. Special prices after 4 nights....
Located 14.6 km from Bures-sur-Dives55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de charme en Normandie
Bréville-les-Monts
Farm holidays in a charming cottage in Normandy. Ideally located 13 km from Caen and 5 minutes from the sea, we welcome you in our house before a small fire in the fireplace (on request)...
Located 5.9 km from Bures-sur-DivesFrom 450 € to 650 € per week 
Gîte à Thème, Plages de Cabourg à 20 min
Saint-Ouen-du-Mesnil-Oger
The press release not... Invents his first theme houses! Tastefully decorated, access to our park with barbecue and garden furniture available, more freedom (kitchenette equipped with...
Located 6.8 km from Bures-sur-Dives575 € per week 
Le Ham
Hotot-en-Auge
Farm with traditional all animals, 100 hectares, located in the reserve of migratory birds, with passage of birds.
Located 9.3 km from Bures-sur-DivesFrom 650 € to 1400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du prieure (calvados)  
Bavent
The campsite of the Priory is situated in the Calvados Bavent. It is 8 km from the beaches of Franceville, and Cabourg Ouistreham, 12 km from Caen and 25 km from Deauville.
Located 3.8 km from Bures-sur-Dives 
Camping les ammonites    
8.8
Auberville
Situated on the cliffs of black cows with sea view between Deauville and Cabourg.
Located 15.5 km from Bures-sur-Dives 

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HOTELS
La Grande Bruyere     
6.8
Touffréville
This hotel is located inland the Lower-Normandy region, 15 km from Cabour and the D-Day beaches. It has an outdoor swimming pool with terrace, and soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi....
Located 2.6 km from Bures-sur-DivesRoom from 87 €
Le Vauban     
8.4
Merville-Franceville-Plage
Le Vauban is a charming hotel, located just 5km from Cabourg on the Normandy Coast. It offers comfortable accommodation just 800 metres from the beach, and a bar. Every morning breakfast...
Located 9.1 km from Bures-sur-DivesRoom from 50 €
La Glycine     
8
Bénouville
La Glycine is located on the Normandy coast, just a few metres from the Pegasus Bridge. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi internet access and free parking. La Gylcine's guestrooms are all...
Located 9.2 km from Bures-sur-DivesRoom from 60 €

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Calvados
Le Lion D'or
This former 18th-century post office is now a charming hotel located in one of Bayeux’s oldest quarters. It offers 24-hour...
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