Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer

Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Aubin-sur-MerLangrune-sur-Mer at 1.2 km (2 min)
Insee code14562Bernières-sur-Mer at 3.1 km (5 min)
Postcode14750Luc-sur-Mer at 3.2 km (5 min)
Latitude49.3308330Courseulles-sur-Mer at 5.6 km (9 min)
Longitude-0.3928960Cresserons at 6.3 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 2 to 30 metersLion-sur-Mer at 6.5 km (10 min)
Surface3.03 km²Bény-sur-Mer at 6.8 km (8 min)
Population1836 inhabitantsPlumetot at 7.1 km (10 min)
Density620 inhabitants/km²Graye-sur-Mer at 7.2 km (11 min)
National labelsBasly at 7.3 km (9 min)
Chief townCaen (at 17.8 km, 25 min)Reviers at 8 km (9 min)
DepartmentCalvadosHermanville-sur-Mer at 8.1 km (12 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Resort called? Queen of iodine?. At low tide, the shoals of rocks along the coast to discover, saturating the air with iodine to wrack and kelp which are deposited.

Created by the will of Napoleon 3rd in 1851, the city Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer combines in perfect harmony the past and present. This fishing village offers a new youth during the roaring twenties with the construction of a dam 1,800 m walk lined with villas and rococo art deco, which have retained their charm.

Located in the heart of the Normandy landing beaches, the seafront has in his largely suffered little harm from the war.

A constant effort of redevelopment has preserved the special character of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer.

The buildings of the waterfront open many passages to the narrow alleyways of the old town where a few old fishermen's houses are the vigilant guardians of the past.

But Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer station is also included in modernity. Beautifully flowered it offers the pleasures of the sandy beach, water sports and other activities such as tennis and horse riding. The dreamy stroll on the promenade sea wall maintained car, admire the sunsets from the many terraces facing the sea, can go through the alleys so colorful market on Sundays or discover the shops in old town.

At night, many concerts and casino-style Art Deco enliven the city.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The sandy beach, the seawall promenade.
  • The old town.
  • Activities: water sports, tennis, horseback ...
  • The Cliffs of Cape Romain is known as? Castel? Is located at the west end of the beach of Saint-Aubin, before arriving at Bernières-high 6 to 7 meters maximum, it shows three sets of layers: the base, several limestone beds and continuous horizontal; the middle of the sponge reefs recover gradually wrinkles Bedded sands and are cut horizontally at their upper part by an erosion surface (1 and 2 are of Middle Jurassic limestone) at the top, a layer of irregular ferruginous gravels with scattered pebbles and sand, is a marine deposit of Quaternary beach, higher than the present. This layer is topped by thick brown silt, continental contemporaries of the last glaciation. This site is of great geological and paleontological interest.
  • The Mother Goddess, Gallo-Roman statue, a copy of which is visible to the Office of Tourism, was found in 1943 by a German officer archeology buff; it also began to date a Gallo-Roman well and a . The original statue we molding is of limestone from Caen, measuring 1.40 m and date from the late 1st century or early 2nd century. It is a well known deity of the Gallo-Romans, the Mother Goddess. This god is Gallic representation of mother earth, dispensing food and guarantor of abundance, venerated by prehistoric man and the Celts. It is the goddess of fertility.
  • The anti-tank gun German bunker on 50 mm, the last remnant of the Second World War. This cannon is located at the west end of the dam walk to the corner of Shepherd Street and Canet. The direction of the gun toward the ground makes this gun a single site in the heart of the Canadian (Juno) from the landing beaches.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Leisure centresBeach Saint-Aubin,   Casino of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market: Sunday.
  • Numerous concerts.
  • Empty granaries end-July.
  • Acadian Week in August.
PHOTOS
Seaside
 
The Dam
Near barrel
 
Station flowers
City flower
  
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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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Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
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 in Saint-Aubin-sur-MerFrom 15 € to 60 € per person 
L'as de trefle
Bernières-sur-Mer
A nice table of Bernières sur Mer or home and delicate cuisine restaurant will make you have a good time.
Located 2.1 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-MerFrom 25 € to 70 € per person 
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 12.6 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-MerFrom 25 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer58 € the double room 
La Roseraie : 3 epis gites de france    
9.2
Courseulles-sur-Mer
In the calm of a 1800m² jardinfleuri entouréd'un stone wall. A comfortable old house vouspropose cozy 3 CH. internet access in rooms.
Located 4.6 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer50 € the double room 
A maree hôtes bandB France 2 soleils    
9.6
Courseulles-sur-Mer
3 bedrooms, one familiale, comfortable, fully renovated stone buildings, each tastefully decorated room has a separate entrance (large windows) each room has a tv, dvd, refrigerator...
Located 4.6 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Location 200 m de la plage 5 personnes  
8.2
Bernières-sur-Mer
Located in a seaside resort, this cottage offers all the amenities on site (water sports, equestrian...). Landing beaches and Caen nearby. Chalet-style cottage. Ground floor: kitchen,...
Located 1.8 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-MerFrom 300 € to 570 € per week 
Location chalet 200 m de la plage  
7.2
Bernières-sur-Mer
Located in a seaside resort, this cottage offers all the amenities on site (water sports, equestrian...). Landing beaches and Caen nearby. Chalet style cottage. Ground floor: kitchen,...
Located 2.3 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-MerFrom 400 € to 660 € per week 
Location chalet 200 m de la plage
Bernières-sur-Mer
Character cottage in small resort on the Normandy coast at Bernières-sur-Mer, opposite the landing beaches. Wooden constructions, with terrace, 200 m from the sea and all amenities...
Located 2.3 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-MerFrom 250 € to 490 € 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 17.9 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer 
Camping les ammonites    
8.8
Auberville
Situated on the cliffs of black cows with sea view between Deauville and Cabourg.
Located 26 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer 

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HOTELS
Le Clos Normand     
8.1
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Le Clos Normand is located on the seaside, in the Côte de Nacre coastal resort of Saint Aubin-sur-Mer. The hotel offers nautical-themed rooms facing the sea. The comfortable guest-rooms...
Located in Saint-Aubin-sur-MerRoom from 74 €
Hotel de Normandie    
7.3
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Hotel de Normandie is a charming hotel, set just 50 metres from the beaches in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. It offers free private parking, a restaurant and a garden. The Normandie’s restaurant...
Located in Saint-Aubin-sur-MerRoom from 49 €
La Pêcherie     
7.9
Courseulles-sur-Mer
La Pêcherie is a small hotel located 100 metres away from the beach in Courseulles sur Mer. It offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Guest rooms at La Pêcherie are equipped with...
Located 2.2 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-MerRoom from 74 €

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