Longues-sur-Mer

Longues-sur-Mer

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLongues-sur-MerCommes at 3.1 km (4 min)
Insee code14377Manvieux at 3.7 km (5 min)
Postcode14400Vaux-sur-Aure at 3.8 km (5 min)
Latitude49.3363870Ryes at 6.1 km (8 min)
Longitude-0.6963180Maisons at 6.5 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 77 metersArromanches-les-Bains at 6.5 km (9 min)
Surface12.29 km²Magny-en-Bessin at 7.1 km (9 min)
Population688 inhabitantsSaint-Vigor-le-Grand at 7.7 km (10 min)
Density57 inhabitants/km²Étréham at 8.1 km (9 min)
Chief townCaen (at 38 km, 40 min)Sully at 8.3 km (10 min)
DepartmentCalvadosSainte-Honorine-des-Pertes at 8.7 km (12 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Longues-sur-Mer is famous for his role during the Second World War. The Germans had built on cliffs defense component of the Atlantic Wall. We can now see the battery of German artillery guns with its origin.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Abbaye Sainte-Marie:
  • The Benedictine abbey founded in 1168 by Hugh Wac is attached to the abbey Hambye in the Channel.
  • Abbey St. Mary full of grace serene the visitors who come to discover.
  • City on Thursday afternoon. Tel. +33 2 31 21 78 72.
  • Battery German Longues-sur-Mer:
  • The German coastal artillery battery is part of the key books of the Atlantic Wall, extraordinary coastal defense system set up by Nazi Germany during WWII. Composed of four bunkers and a managerial firing, it is the only battery to have kept its guns of origin, even those who fired on allied ships on the morning of D-Day
  • Individual guided tours from April to October. Tours are conducted by tour guides in English and French national.
  • Guided tours for groups all year by reservation, in French, English and German.
  • Admission fee.
  • Information Intercommunal Tourist Office of the Longues-sur-Mer +33 2 31 21 46 87.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Longues-sur-Mer
Leisure centresBeach of Longues sur Mer

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

D-Day Festival: the appointment is made each year on 5 June, the night they arrived, a large moving spectacle will honor those who sacrificed their lives for freedom and peace on the website of the battery Longues-sur-Mer.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Since Abbey Mondaye up Abbey Longues-sur-Mer, through the cathedral of Bayeux, there is a circular walk along the Aure. This highly spiritual journey to discover, between sea and farmland, the wealth of religious Bessin.

PHOTOS
German battery
 
Battery German
The pigeon
 
Chaos
Cliffs
  
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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 
La ripaille
Arromanches-les-Bains
Creperie restaurant-traditional. We prefer local products, natural or organic. We offer specialty cake gratin, cheese fondue Norman, tripes a la mode de Caen, salads, ripatates, gourmet...
Located 5.4 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 15 € to 20 € per person 
L'Adresse
Bayeux
Located in Bayeux, the capital of the Bessin, in the heart of the medieval city, near the cathedral and the tapestry, the restaurant's address is open from Monday noon (closed on Monday...
Located 6.6 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
L'Omaha
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 13.9 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La magnanerie  
Manvieux
Located in the heart of the landing beaches of Normandy, this old farm of the eighteenth century will seduce you with its garden with ponds that combines the sound of the fountains...
Located 2.7 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 65 € to 75 € the double room 
La Madeleine    
9.6
Bayeux
Welcome to the Madeleine. Madeleine is in the old nineteenth-century monastery located in a residential neighborhood in the heart of the city of Bayeux. Jasmin the room is oriented...
Located 6.4 km from Longues-sur-Mer70 € the double room 
Manoir Sainte Victoire    
10
Bayeux
The Manor-house Sainte Victoire welcomes you throughout the year in the heart Medieval Bayeux. In this 15th and 17th century dwelling you are sure to find peace and calm. Its charming...
Located 6.7 km from Longues-sur-Mer89 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
L'écho des Vagues
Longues-sur-Mer
In a small village, quiet and relaxing holiday for 4 / 5 people near the sea in the countryside, 800 m from the German batteries. The lodge is located 5 km from Port-en-Bessin and beautiful...
Located in Longues-sur-MerFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
Maison a 100 m du port. Mer. commerces
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
House sinner is 100 m from the port. Wed shops. With its courtyard and private parking cottage consists of ground floor of a kitchen with a dining area plus a sofa bed, a bathroom and...
Located 4.5 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 400 € to 620 € per week 
Gîte dans maison en pierre  
9.6
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
Lodging in a stone house 100 meters from the sea. port. Shops fishing port. Parking deprive type f 2 ground floor with fitted kitchen with dining area with sofa bed for 2 people plus...
Located 4.5 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 280 € to 390 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la roseraie d'omaha    
8.8
Surrain
Located in the heart of Omaha landing beaches, camping in Normandie. Le indulge in the heated indoor pool,
Located 12.2 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 15.90 € to 17.90 € per day 
Aire naturelle du Moulin Foulon   
8.6
Noron-la-Poterie
Camping in the wilderness, calm and accueillant. Proche of Bayeux and the landing beaches.
Located 14.9 km from Longues-sur-Mer13 € per day 
L'escapade Flower Campings    
9.2
Cahagnolles
In the Norman countryside, in a calm and natural environment, L'escapade offers pitches or mobile home rentals on marge parcels, along the fishing pond. Covered and heated swimming...
Located 20 km from Longues-sur-MerFrom 15 € to 20 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Gentilhommiere    
8.4
Manvieux
La Gentilhommiere is located in a quiet Normandy village of Manvieux, 2 km the coast. It offers spacious guest rooms, each with a private bathroom and Wi-Fi access. This traditional...
Located 2.6 km from Longues-sur-MerRoom from 68 €
Hotel La Rosiere     
8
Tracy-sur-Mer
In the heart of the D-day Beach area, La Rosiere sits in a peaceful and green setting and offers a quiet Norman backdrop ideal for your visit to the region. Set in a vast landscaped...
Located 3.3 km from Longues-sur-MerRoom from 64 €
La Ferme de la Petite Noé    
7.9
Tracy-sur-Mer
Located on an equestrian centre of 10 hectares, this bed and breakfast is 2 km from the D-day Landing Beaches. It offers individually decorated guest rooms with views of the garden....
Located 3.6 km from Longues-sur-MerRoom from 53 €

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Calvados
Les Manoirs de Tourgéville
Located in a 10-hectare park, 6 km from Deauville and Honfleur, Les Manoirs de Tourgéville features a large indoor swimming...
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