Grandcamp-Maisy

Grandcamp-Maisy

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGrandcamp-MaisyCricqueville-en-Bessin at 3.2 km
Insee code14312Géfosse-Fontenay at 4.5 km
Postcode14450Saint-Pierre-du-Mont at 4.9 km
Latitude49.3886960La Cambe at 5 km
Longitude-1.0417060Cardonville at 5.1 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 34 metersSaint-Germain-du-Pert at 5.8 km
Surface14.85 km²Englesqueville-la-Percée at 6.8 km
Population1767 inhabitantsOsmanville at 6.8 km
Density118 inhabitants/km²Deux-Jumeaux at 7.2 km
National labelCanchy at 7.5 km
Chief townCaen (at 63 km, 49 min)Asnières-en-Bessin at 7.8 km
DepartmentCalvadosMonfréville at 8 km
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Second fishing port of Calvados, Grandcamp-Maisy is a coastal village where you can discover the activities of trawlers, water sports and enjoying the beach with the family (fishing from the shore, supervised swimming, playground ...). You can enjoy fresh fish, oysters and scallops Jacques in its many restaurants staking the port and waterfront

A few steps from the landing beaches and Parc Naturel Regional des Marais du Cotentin and Bessin Grandcamp-Maisy your stay you will discover a powerful story (ancient architectural heritage farms and churches, castle ruins Duguesclin, Landing Sites 1944, Architecture Reconstruction ...) and natural landscapes of extraordinary diversity (coastal marshes, woods ...).


SIGHTSEEING
  • Fishing port and marina.
  • Beach.
  • "The Grandcopaise" old-rigging historical monument docked in the port of Grandcamp-Maisy (possibility of boat trips for members of the association).
  • School of Sailing: optimistic, windsurfing, Living (class 8) ... current or rent.
  • Guided tours of the oyster beds.
  • Horse-drawn carriage.
  • Maisy Battery: a visit to a German battery.
  • Ranger Museum: History of the assault of Pointe du Hoc.
  • Trails for hiking, cycling and equestrian.
  • Horseback riding: pony rides and horse.
  • Possibility to rent bikes at the Intercommunal Tourist Office in July and August.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Isigny-Grandcamp
Leisure centresCentral Beach of Grandcamp Maisy
Natural sitesHeadland of Maisy,   Rock of Grandcamp

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Fish Market every morning on the port.
  • Market every Tuesday morning.
  • Sailing Festival in May.
  • Celebration of June 6
  • Market every Sunday morning in July and August.
  • Regional market Thursday evening in July and August.
  • Pots of friendship free every Monday in July and August at the Fish Market.
  • Race & carnival of the Assumption.
  • La Coquille Saint-Jacques Fest in December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Beaches and the landing sites: La Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, the German cemetery of La Cambe, the American cemetery at Colleville ...
  • Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin: Park House (bird observatory, exhibitions, events, tours).
  • Isigny-sur-Mer: dairy cooperative Isigny Sainte-Mère, factory Caramels.
  • Exit kayak in the marshes of Neuilly-la-Forêt.
  • Guided tour of a cider farm in Saint-Germain-du-Pert Wednesday afternoon.
  • Bayeux Tapestry of Queen Mathilde, Bayeux-old cathedral ...
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Cookery lessons and culinary workshopLocal flavoursFrom 18 € to 49 €Bayeux (29 km)

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PHOTOS
Viewed from the fishing port
 
Coquille Saint-Jacques de Grandcamp
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 12°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 12°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
RESTAURANTS 
Hôtel de France  
8.3
Isigny-sur-Mer
Located in Normandy Isigny-sur-Mer, Hôtel de France invites you to his table. You'll love the neat, cozy and rustic notes, as well as attentive hospitality that awaits you. Behind his...
Located 8.8 km from Grandcamp-Maisy33 € per person 
L'Omaha  
8.5
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Traditional restaurant, seafood, fish., Grilled meats. Fresh produce. Very nice location on the famous Omaha Beach. Covered terrace with sea views, heated in the evening, jardin. Grand...
Located 11.8 km from Grandcamp-MaisyFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
D Day House  
9
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
On the Day House enjoys an excellent location on the most famous landmark of D: Bloody Omaha beach. Visitors from around the world on this beach. Local cuisine based on seafood dishes...
Located 11.9 km from Grandcamp-Maisy33 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Manoir de l'Hermerel    
9.6
Géfosse-Fontenay
- If you can imagine an B&B rustic and elegant, romantic and exciting, then L'Hermerel manor house is the place. We know you'll find at home with us. You'll enjoy genuine hospitality...
Located 3.4 km from Grandcamp-Maisy70 € the double room 
Manoir de la riviere    
8.7
Géfosse-Fontenay
Barely time to contemplate the sunset over the sea and as a lookout in the bay as coming from nowhere Manor River rolls out its high silhouette whose strange square tower recalls its...
Located 4.2 km from Grandcamp-MaisyFrom 70 € to 90 € the double room 
La perelle des marais    
9.6
Colombières
Ideal for a family holiday this guest house built in a typical home bessin assure you peace and comfort. After a hearty breakfast, enjoy exploring the many sights in our beautiful region....
Located 10.4 km from Grandcamp-Maisy47 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Mobil-home bord de mer 8 personnes
Grandcamp-Maisy
Beautiful mobile hôme the center of the landing beaches on a plot of 200m ² in a residential park nice closed and guarded with heated pool, petanque, table tennis, games for young children,...
Located in Grandcamp-MaisyFrom 310 € to 650 € per week 
Parc de loisir du Fort Samson  
9.6
Grandcamp-Maisy
Private rented in a nice area with pool heated (May-September), a luxurious new chalet with sea view, composed of 3 rooms for 6 people. The area is located two steps from the landing...
Located in Grandcamp-MaisyFrom 250 € to 600 € per week 
Chalet bord de mer 6 personnes
Grandcamp-Maisy
The chalet is in a residential park very nice, and kept closed with heated pool, petanque, table tennis, your parking is in front of your chalet, situated in the center of the landing...
Located in Grandcamp-MaisyFrom 250 € to 570 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du fort samson (aire naturelle)   
8.9
Grandcamp-Maisy
Our Natural Area Camping is open from April 27 to October 13. This is a family friendly site, where you will find peace and quiet, thanks to the great wilderness areas. Children have...
Located in Grandcamp-Maisy10.30 € per day 
Camping des pommiers   
9.4
La Cambe
Open 01.04/30.09.13 small camping places. Welcoming, clean, quiet. Installed under the trees, 5 km from the sea (grandcamp-maisy) - 10 km from vierville (big sandy beach. And in the...
Located 4.2 km from Grandcamp-MaisyFrom 10.20 € to 10.70 € per day 
Utah Beach    
9
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Family camping on beaches. Chalets and mobile homes, many summer activities, heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi...
Located 10.8 km from Grandcamp-MaisyFrom 20 € to 28.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Les Isles De Sola     
7.6
Grandcamp-Maisy
This residence is located in Grandcamp-Maisy, a short walk from the beach and marina. It offers, a large outdoor swimming pool, sauna and hammam, and each apartment has an equipped...
Located in Grandcamp-MaisyRoom from 44 €
Hôtel Le Duguesclin     
6.7
Grandcamp-Maisy
Situated near the Grandcamp-Maisy’s port, this hotel has a 24-hour reception and features en suite rooms, a restaurant and meeting rooms. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi are available...
Located in Grandcamp-MaisyRoom from 56 €
Hôtel de France    
8
Isigny-sur-Mer
In the small town of Isigny sur Mer, the Hôtel de France, former relay station, is located at the bottom of the bay of Veys 3 km (1.8 miles) from the sea The Hotel de France offers...
Located 8.8 km from Grandcamp-MaisyRoom from 59 €

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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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