Ouistreham

Ouistreham

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownOuistrehamSallenelles at 2.7 km
Insee code14488Saint-Aubin-d'Arquenay at 2.7 km
Postcode14150Colleville-Montgomery at 2.8 km
Latitude49.2766560Amfreville at 3.6 km
Longitude-0.2586580Bénouville at 4 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 32 metersMerville-Franceville-Plage at 4 km
Surface9.95 km²Hermanville-sur-Mer at 4.1 km
Population9248 inhabitantsBréville-les-Monts at 4.6 km
Density944 inhabitants/km²Lion-sur-Mer at 4.8 km
National labelsRanville at 5 km
Chief townCaen (at 12.3 km)Gonneville-en-Auge at 5.3 km
DepartmentCalvadosBlainville-sur-Orne at 6.2 km
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located 10 minutes from Caen, in the heart of the landing beaches.

Ouistreham is characterized by the diversity of its neighborhoods ... Its medieval town first, then the port and its sea life, beach Riva Bella finally inside the resort and high-rise of the Allied landings in June 44.

Port Liaison Channel for Portsmouth.


SIGHTSEEING
  • N ° 4 Commando Museum: Museum dedicated to French and British commandos who liberated the city on the morning of June 6, 1944. Tel: +33 2 31 96 63 10.
  • Grand Bunker Museum: true German bunker on 5 floors. Command post and surveillance belonging to the Atlantic Wall to monitor the Bay of Seine. Tel: +33 2 31 97 28 69.
  • Guided tours "Nature".
  • The tip of the Headquarters: protected nature reserve.
  • The towpath: beautiful strolls on foot or by bike along the canal between Caen and Ouistreham (15 km).
  • The beach Riva Bella.
  • The dyke along the beach: lovely walk continuously for 5 km.
  • Activities: spa, casino, water sports, sea fishing, horse riding, karting, mini golf, tennis, cycling, cruises.
  • Walks explore the city on four themes: the town and its little secrets, the Port and marine life, Riva Bella: development of a resort and Sword Beach on D-Day events Ouistreham. Ask the program at the Tourist Office on +33 2 31 97 18 63.
Detailed information
TransportSeaport of Ouistreham
Information pointsTourist Office of Ouistreham
Leisure centresBeach Riva-Bella,   Beach Sword Beach,   Casino of Ouistreham,   Marina of Ouistreham
MonumentsLighthouse of Ouistreham
Natural sitesHeadland of the Siège

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Fish market: every morning throughout the year.
  • Markets: In town: Tuesday and Saturday mornings throughout the year. A Riva Bella: Friday and Sunday all year from Wednesday to Sunday from July to August. Night Market: Every Wednesday evening in July and August
  • Day of boating: every 2nd weekend in May
  • Biennial of sculpture in June every odd year.
  • Every Saturday in July and August concerts at 21h at the entrance to the beach.
  • July 13: torchlight procession, fireworks and folk dance.
  • August 15: Fête du Bourg.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Pegasus Bridge Pegasus Memorial and Museum in Bénouville (5 km).
  • Caen, William the Conqueror city of Caen Memorial (15 miles).
  • Côte Fleurie: Cabourg (20 km), Deauville, Trouville (40 km), Honfleur (50 km).
  • Arromanches (30 km), the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer (70 km).
  • Acrobranches.
PHOTOS
Beach and Cabins
 
Ouistreham, city and beach flowers
Start Solitaire du Figaro - August 2011
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C
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 3.5 km from OuistrehamFrom 25 € to 45 € per person 
Le Saint Aubin
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Restaurant in front of the sea, Specialities of the sea and the soil. Fine and gastronomic cooking in deguster without moderation in a good value for money. 1st Menu: 16 €
Located 11.6 km from OuistrehamFrom 15 € to 60 € 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 12.3 km from OuistrehamFrom 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 9.3 km from OuistrehamFrom 55 € to 65 € 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 10.1 km from Ouistreham55 € the double room 
Le Petit Clos Fleuri    
9.6
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Labelisé-Gites de France Charmance -3 ears. In an old Norman small farm, nestled in a garden with trees and very beautifully landscaped flower garden, a series of 3 bedrooms upstairs,...
Located 11.3 km from Ouistreham58 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les vinkings
Ouistreham
200 m from the beach, 50 m from shops, 500 m from the spa and casino and 800 m from the car ferry port, 25 km from the residence CAEN.Appt secure large standing. Parking free. Bathroom...
Located in OuistrehamFrom 300 € to 350 € per week 
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 4.7 km from OuistrehamFrom 450 € to 650 € per week 
Apartment for 4 persons
Périers-sur-le-Dan
Between Caen and the sea in a small rural village, this apartment overlooking a large park is located on the ground floor of a large property. It is an ideal base for visiting the region...
Located 6.1 km from Ouistreham350 € 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 6.9 km from Ouistreham 
Camping les ammonites    
8.8
Auberville
Situated on the cliffs of black cows with sea view between Deauville and Cabourg.
Located 16.3 km from Ouistreham 

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HOTELS
Hotel Best Western La Mare O Poissons     
8.3
Ouistreham
This Best Western is located on Ouistreham, near the ferry port and the Normandy landing beaches. It offers en-suite guestrooms with lift access, LCD satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. La...
Located in OuistrehamRoom from 59 €
Le Saint-Georges     
8.2
Ouistreham
Ideally located only 14 kilometres north of Caen, Le Saint-Georges makes an excellent base for discovering the protected area of the Pointe du Siège and the Côte de Nacre. The hotel,...
Located in OuistrehamRoom from 46 €
Hotel De La Plage     
8.5
Ouistreham
Situated on the coast of Normandy, near Caen, this charming old villa features a beautiful summer garden. Hotel De La Plage is close to the beach and the centre of Ouistreham, Riva...
Located in OuistrehamRoom from 59 €

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