Maisons

Maisons

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TownMaisonsSully at 2.1 km (6 min)
Insee code14391Commes at 3.8 km (7 min)
Postcode14400Étréham at 4.5 km (9 min)
Latitude49.3149270Vaucelles at 4.8 km (9 min)
Longitude-0.7496450Vaux-sur-Aure at 5.5 km (11 min)
AltitudeFrom 13 to 60 metersCussy at 6.1 km (12 min)
Surface6.67 km²Longues-sur-Mer at 6.6 km (13 min)
Population399 inhabitantsRussy at 6.6 km (13 min)
Density59 inhabitants/km²Saint-Vigor-le-Grand at 7.3 km (15 min)
Chief townCaen (at 40 km, 34 min)Cottun at 7.9 km (15 min)
DepartmentCalvadosCrouay at 8.6 km (17 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

A 3 km from the sea, the town of Maisons, small country village, is ideally located between the small fishing port of Port-en-Bessin and the famous town of Bayeux, medieval city with its magnificent cathedral and the tapestry of Queen Matilda. You will enjoy the quiet of the countryside and the proximity of the sea, 5 minutes.

At the heart of all the important sites of the Normandy landings between Arromanches and Omaha Beach.


SIGHTSEEING

La Fosse Soucy where rivers Aure and Dromme disappear and reappear in an underground journey on the coast of Port-en-Bessin.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

June: ceremonies June 6.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Historic sites of the Normandy landings: Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, battery Long-sur-Mer, Arromanches, Pegasus Bridge ... Museums, the Caen Memorial.

Bayeux: medieval, cathedral, museums, old neighborhood of Bayeux tapestry of Queen Mathilde, Bayeux lace.

Golf in Port-en-Bessin, water activities in Omaha and Asnelles, bowling, swimming and cinema at Bayeux, riding, angling or deep sea fishing, amusement parks, zoos.

All shops in Port-en-Bessin (4 km) with the Sunday morning market.

Hospital, train station, supermarkets, markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Bayeux (6 miles).

Medieval festivals in July, rock festival in August in Bayeux.

Scallop festival Saint-Jacques in November in Port-en-Bessin.

PHOTOS
Castle
 
Church
Fosse Soucy
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 26°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
Tuesday 5 June
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RESTAURANTS 
L'Adresse  
9.5
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 5.5 km from MaisonsFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
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 9.6 km from MaisonsFrom 15 € to 20 € 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 11.4 km from MaisonsFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 5.2 km from MaisonsFrom 60 € to 70 € 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 5.3 km from Maisons89 € the double room 
Le Petit Matin Bayeux  
Bayeux
In the historic district of Bayeux, this house of the XVth century proposes 3 rooms docoratey and personelized tastefully. Ideal situation to discover the Bessin region. 50 m fron Notre...
Located 5.3 km from Maisons70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites au moulin de la fosse soucy  
9.7
  SPECIAL OFFER
Maisons
At the center of the landing beaches in Normandy, 2 cottages in an old mill for 4 / 8 people or 2 lodgings together with connecting doors for 12/14 people. A 3 km from the sea and the...
Located in MaisonsFrom 460 € to 620 € per week 
Gîte de l' Aubainerie  
7.6
Étréham
Hire very pleasant, quiet, close to the sea (15 min).. Ideal location with friends, fairly spacious with private garden. Simple and stylish interior. Ideal location for those seeking...
Located 3.1 km from MaisonsFrom 280 € to 480 € 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 3.6 km from MaisonsFrom 280 € to 390 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la roseraie d'omaha    
9
Surrain
Located in the heart of Omaha landing beaches, camping in Normandie. Le indulge in the heated indoor pool,
Located 8.4 km from MaisonsFrom 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 11.5 km from Maisons13 € 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 17.5 km from MaisonsFrom 15 € to 20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Chateau De Sully    
8.3
Sully
Strolling through the grounds of this 17th-century property with a swimming pool and elegant restaurant, it’s easy to forget that you’re in a hotel and not your own private residence....
Located 2.2 km from MaisonsRoom from 170 €
Chateau La Cheneviere     
9
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
At Port-en-Bessin, situated between the D-day landing beaches and the town of Bayeux in the heart of historic Normandy, stands the charming 18th century Chateau La Chenevièr. The chateau...
Located 2.3 km from MaisonsRoom from 200 €
La Maison des Bigorneaux 
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
Offering free Wi-Fi access and en suite rooms, this B&B is 1 km from Port-en-Bessin Marina and 1.3 km from the beach. It also includes a bar, a garden and a terrace. All the heated...
Located 2.9 km from MaisonsRoom from 120 €

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