Ouistreham

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

Ouistreham is characterized by the diversity of its districts... Its medieval town first, then the port and its maritime life, finally Riva Bella beach, the heart of the seaside resort and on the route of the D-Day landing beaches Allied in June 44.

Cross-Channel link port for Portsmouth.

Municipality	Ouistreham
Postcode	14150
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Latitude	49.2766560 (N 49° 16’ 36”)
Longitude	-0.2586580 (W 0° 15’ 31”)
Surface area	9.95 km²
Population	9558 inhabitants
Density	960 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Caen (15.5 km, 21 min)
Insee code	14488
Intercommunality	CU Caen la Mer
Department	Calvados
Region	Normandy

Colleville-Montgomery	3.2 km (5 min)
Saint-Aubin-d'Arquenay	3.5 km (6 min)
Hermanville-sur-Mer	5.3 km (9 min)
Lion-sur-Mer	5.4 km (9 min)
Bénouville	6.5 km (9 min)
Périers-sur-le-Dan	7.5 km (12 min)
Blainville-sur-Orne	7.6 km (9 min)
Cresserons	7.7 km (11 min)
Ranville	8.2 km (11 min)
Plumetot	9.4 km (13 min)
Luc-sur-Mer	9.4 km (16 min)
Douvres-la-Délivrande	9.5 km (14 min)
Amfreville	9.6 km (14 min)

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 which belonged to the Atlantic Wall for monitoring of the Bay of Seine. Tel: +33 2 31 97 28 69.
Guided tours "Nature".
The tip Headquarters: protected nature reserve.
The towpath: beautiful strolls on foot or by bike along the canal from Caen Ouistreham (15 km).
The beach Riva Bella.
The dyke along the beach: lovely walk continuously over 5 km.
Activities: spa, casino, water sports, sea fishing, horse riding, karting, mini golf, tennis, biking, cruises.
Walks discoveries of the city on various topics, from April to September by appointment all year round for groups. Ask the program to the Tourist Office on +33 2 31 97 18 63.

Information points	Tourist Office of Ouistreham
Leisure centres	Beach Riva-Bella Beach Sword Beach Casino of Ouistreham Marina of Ouistreham
Monuments	Lighthouse of Ouistreham
Natural sites	Headland of the Siège
Transport	Seaport of Ouistreham

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 in July and August. Night Market: Every Wednesday evening in July and August
Day of boating: every second weekend of May.
Biennial Sculpture: in June every odd year.
Every Saturday in July and August: 21h to concerts at the entrance to the beach.
July 13: torchlight procession, fireworks and popular dances.
August 15: Feast of the Borough.
Feast of the shell and gastronomy: the last weekend of November.

Exposition "D’une mer à une Autre, et Tout Autour"

From 6 april to 24 june 2024
Centre d'Activités Nautiques de Ouistreham Riva-Bella, Jetée Paul Emile Victor
From April 6 to June 24,2024, the Centre d ? Activités Nautiques de Ouistreham Riva-Bella (CANO) is hosting an exhibition of photographs by Patrick Gheleyns, entitled "D ? une mer à une autre, et tout autour". - The exhibition is presented indoors with 50 black-and-white shots, and outdoors on 12 large-format color panels. It features both "raw from the sensor" photos and photomontages, original creations based on shots accumulated by the traveling photographer over more than 25 years. - Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm ? Saturday, 10am to 7pm ? Sunday, 3pm to 7pm - Meet the photographer every Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 7pm

La Galerie d'art Delobel | Exposition de Peintures d'Ewa Rzeznik

From 19 to 25 april 2024
Esplanade Lofi, Galerie d'art Delobel
The artist uses the knife technique and draws her inspiration from the landscapes that are dear to her, from the bocage of Orléans to the seashores of Calvados, the cliffs of Étretat, Brittany and Paris. - Beyond figurative subjects, the painter focuses above all on light, reflections and colors, in a colorful palette in which deep blues and shades of yellow rub shoulders with brilliant reds.

Nature d'Arbre

From 19 to 25 april 2024
14 Avenue Michel Cabieu, Maison des Artistes de Ouistreham
Véronique Foucher and Sophie Eugène share a similar yet singular approach to nature, focusing on form, motif, color and light. They blur the boundaries between reality and experience, inviting viewers into a world where suggestion evokes emotion and poetry. They take different paths, one in linocut, the other in painting, both with the precision of gesture and the desire to share their artistic universe.

Ateliers d'Arts Plastiques "Gravure/Estampes"

On 25 april 2024
Office de tourisme Caen la mer bureau de Ouistreham
Explore your creativity as a family with art workshops led by Véronique Foucher ! Suitable for children aged 5 and over, these workshops offer a fun and educational opportunity to explore different artistic techniques. Under the guidance of Véronique Foucher, a passionate artist and experienced teacher, children will have the opportunity to manipulate various materials, experiment with colors and shapes, and give free rein to their imagination. Join her for stimulating and inspiring sessions where your children can develop their creativity while having fun.

La Galerie d'art Delobel | les Photographies d'Yvon Bosquet

From 26 april to 2 may 2024
Esplanade Lofi, Galerie d'art Delobel
The artist is very sensitive to the quiet hours of the night, dawn or dusk. In his photography, we discover the blue hour, which occurs just before dawn or just after dusk. But there's also the golden hour, when the sky takes on different hues as the sun rises or sets. These periods allow us to bring out the very special colors so dear to the artist.

Foulées du Muguet

On 1 may 2024
Esplanade Lofi
The 35th Foulées du Muguet de Ouistreham Riva-Bella will take place on May 1st, as every year, starting from the Esplanade Lofi. - Five races are scheduled this year, including the popular and emblematic Bedouin. This day dedicated to sport is organized by the town of Ouistreham Riva-Bella in partnership with the Riva Courir association and the Aquabella swimming pool. The races : - The 5 races ? Course : 9:45am : Kid cross : Poussins, 1 km (2013-2014) and Benjamins, 2 km (2011-2012) ? FREE10am : Cani cross, 3 km ? FREE10am : Nordic Walking, 6 km ? Ranked and timed ? 5 ? before the Bedouin : Children's event (2015 and after) ? Unranked, registration on race day ? FREE11.15am : La Bédouine ? Popular race ? Sand and road ? From minime (3 km) to master (9 km) ? 10 ? for the master and free for the minimeRegistrations - Online registration until Tuesday April 30,12 noon at : https://www.njuko.net/fouleesdumuguet2024 - Or with the City Sports Department before Monday, April 29,2024 4pm.

La Galerie Delobel | Exposition de Christian Jeannet

From 3 to 16 may 2024
Esplanade Lofi, Galerie d'art Delobel
In her works, the artist reflects on the passage of time and the death that hovers inexorably over our lives. Far from being morose, her canvases reflect a great deal of mysticism, colored by the artist's humor and oblique gaze.

Chanter la Paix

On 11 may 2024
21 Rue des Dunes, Salle Legoupil de Ouistreham
150 choristers and musicians from Normandy, Germany, Belgium and Great Britain gather in Ouistreham for two major concerts in Ouistreham and Bayeux to sing for peace and fraternity. - Part 1 : "Chants de Fraternités" arranged by Noël Letertre - Part 2 : "MisaTango", a work for choir, piano, string quintet, bandoneon and mezzo soprano. Conducted by guest conductor Denis Thuillier. In the presence of Argentine composer Martin Palmeri.

Concert Chœur et Orchestres d’Enfants Pour la Paix

On 14 may 2024
Avenue du Général Leclerc, Salle G. Legoupil
Teachers from the École de Musique Intercommunale de Ouistreham Riva-Bella (EMIO) are offering a joint concert with ensembles from the EMIO, the Isabelle Autissier school group and the Sacré-C ? Ur school. For the occasion, composer Olivier Vonderscher has been commissioned to write two new works : "La vie ne tenait qu ? un fil" and "Viens on va danser".

Un Repas Dansant Organisé par la Ville Pour les Séniors

From 14 to 16 may 2024
51 Place Alfred Thomas, Casino Barrière Ouistreham
As every year, the Town Council and the CCAS invite seniors aged 70 and over to a lunchtime dance at the Casino Barrière Ouistreham to share a moment of conviviality. For those who are unable or unwilling to attend, there is the option of receiving a gourmet parcel delivered to their home, or a Notre temps almanac. - Each senior will be offered 3 options : - Option 1 : Lunch dance at the Casino Barrière Ouistreham - To register for the luncheon dance, contact the Mairie on 02 31 97 73 25 before April 5,2024. - Several dates available : April 17, April 18, May 14, May 15 or May 16. - At 12pm at the Casino Barrière Ouistreham - Spouses under 70:50 ? - Option 2 : Receive a gourmet parcel - To receive a gourmet parcel, fill in the reply coupon on the invitation card and hand it in before April 5,2024, at the Town Hall reception desk. - Option 3 : Receive a "Notre temps" almanac, 2025 edition - To receive your almanac, fill in the reply coupon on the invitation card and return it to the Town Hall reception desk before April 5,2024.

Pegasus Bridge Pegasus Memorial and Museum in Bénouville (5 km).
Site Hillman in Colleville-Montgomery (3 miles).
Caen, city of William the Conqueror, 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).
Tree climbing Herouville St. Clair and Reviers.
Girafou (indoor play area for children) in Bénouville (4 miles).
Lasermax at Dover la Deliverance (8 km).

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Climbing in a big block gym	Sports sensations	12 € to 30 €	Caen (13 km)
Electric bike excursion in Calvados	Entertainment	40 € to 245 €	Deauville (26 km)
Bike and scooter hire and delivery	Sports sensations	15 € to 190 €	Trouville-sur-Mer (27 km)
Guided bike tour in Deauville and Trouville sur Mer	Culture and education	130 €	Deauville (27 km)
Show: Norman Towns, land of poetry, Bayeux	Entertainment	17 €	Bayeux (32 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Cliffs of Black Cows	Hike	Easy	2:00	Villers-sur-Mer (19 km)
The beach, a fragile refuge	Hike	Athletic	4:30	Cricqueboeuf (32 km)
Stroll Impressionist	Village visit	Intermediate	2:00	Honfleur (39 km)
Aquacaux with the family	Hike	Easy	1:30	Octeville-sur-Mer (39 km)
Saint Helier Trail	Hike	Easy	3:00	Beuzeville (44 km)

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