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
Tourism labels
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 de Nathalie Cagnard

From 9 to 15 may 2025
3, Esplanade Lofi, Galerie Delobel
Modern and abstract painting - My exhibition is composed of two themes. - My universe vacillates between abstraction and narration. The sea is a source of inspiration, hence the first theme "modern boats" - My painting travels with my emotions, working with the material that brings movement. Shapes form and color emerges, hence the second theme, "Abstract Art"

Michel Cabieu, Visite Contée | RDV Découverte

On 15 may 2025
Mairie de Ouistreham, Place Albert Lemarignier
Ouistreham, one night in July 1762, Michel Cabieu is awakened by cannon fire. What happened ? And above all, what is Michel going to do ? That's what you'll find out on this guided tour. - Claire Lesourd will lead the tour. - Practical informationAs places are limited, reservations are essential. Ticket sales open on January 17,2025, online and at tourist information offices in Caen and Ouistreham.

Fête du Pavillon

On 17 may 2025
11 rue des arts, Le Pavillon
Following the success of previous editions, the Pavillon de Ouistreham Riva-Bella is offering a 4th edition on Saturday, May 17,2025, on the theme of "retro and tradition". The Pavillon welcomes you from 1.30pm to 8pm to share a multitude of activities with young and old alike. - Outdoor area - 1:30pm-6pm : bouncy castle and large wooden games / treasure hunt and sports games with the Maison des Jeunes / circus initiation with Bric Arts Brac1:30pm-2pm : concert of sea chanteys by Les Mat ? Lots - 2pm-2.30pm : contemporary dance demonstration by KASA - 2:30-3pm : hip hop and break dance demonstration by Cie Fusion & force - 3.05pm-3.45pm : street jazz and oriental dance demonstration by Danse et âmes - 3.45pm-4.25pm : demonstration and initiation to 1980s zumba and Kpop with Happy Dancing Fever - 4:25pm-4:50pm : Belly dance demonstration by Colors peps - 5pm-5.30pm : Guillaume Raynal on guitar - 6pm-6.45pm : concert featuring the repertoire of the group Tempo 162 - In the Pavillon - 1:30pm-6pm : Relais Petite Enfance (RPE) open house / motor skills workshop for toddlers (0-5 years) with the family advisor / art workshop with the art school / "History of the Caen Canal to the Sea" exhibition by the Club philatélique / exhibition of outfits from 1900 to the present day by the Dames de la Côte / stand presenting the activities of the Espace Vicquelin / quiz stand on world languages by the OMAC / discovery of the Fablab with the digital advisor - 1:30pm-2:20pm : TaoYin demonstration, a technique dating back to the 12th century, by Tao Yin - 1:30 p.m. : Teurgoule competition with the participation of the Confrérie de la Teurgoule et Fallue de Normandie on the jury, with the Library - 2pm (7-12 yrs) / 3:30pm (4-6 yrs) : escape game on William the Conqueror with the Library - 2.20pm-3.10pm : TuiShou demonstration, by Tao Yin - 3.10pm-4pm : GunFa demonstration, by Tao Yin - 3pm-6pm : "M ? as-tu vu" exhibition, unusual chess, by l ? Échiquier de l ? hippocampe - 4pm-5pm : motor skills and balance workshop for adults with Riva Régénération - 4:30-4:15 pm : presentation of AET ? S work in progress - 7-8pm : drum and guitar auditions - Refreshments on site

Fêtons les Jardins

On 17 may 2025
Derrière le pavillon, Parc Jean Moulin
Biodiversity festival with plant and tool swap, children ? S workshops, bird walk, bee, hedgehog and compost activities. Biodiversity and sharing festival. Plant and garden tool swap, children's workshops (nest box making, flower transplanting, board games, scarecrow making at 3pm…)

Tour à Vélo « Sur les Traces des Français du Commando Kieffer »

On 23 may 2025
5 Esplanade Lofi, Bureau d'Informations touristiques de Ouistreham
Are you passionate about the history of D-Day ? Caen la mer Tourist Office offers you a breath of fresh air ! A cycling conference on the history of the Franco-British commandos who landed on Sword Beach on June 6,1944. Departing from Ouistreham, passing through Colleville-Montgomery, Saint-Aubin-d ? Arquenay and Bénouville, the lecture will be led by historian Stéphane Simonnet, who will take you on a tour of the commandos ? History. - Looking for a bike ? Juno vélo is a partner of the event https://junovelo.ouibike.net - Distance : 18 km - Duration : 3 hours - Bring your own bike, water bottle and helmet - Bikes not supplied - Reservation required - 12 people max - Tour cancelled if less than 5 participants

Concert "Violons de Prague"

On 25 may 2025
Eglise Saint-Samson, Place Albert Lemarignier
Their talent, energy and joy of being together radiate to all who see and hear them - Who see and hear them. - They put love into their bows, and you can hear it from the very first notes. - "It's a concert that feels good", and the audience says so… ? - At a time when the world is becoming increasingly fragile, music is a comforting refuge, accessible to all - immediately accessible to all. Accuracy and unity are the melodic - To achieve harmony ? - It is in this spirit that Les Violons de Prague offer us 1h20 of suspended time, - Like a musical truce. - A journey into the beauty of classical music… - More than a concert…a remedy.

Concerts sur la Plage de Ouistreham Riva-Bella

On 31 may 2025
Plage de Ouistreham Riva-Bella
A great concert awaits you on the beach of Ouistreham Riva-Bella to sing and dance together ! Opening the show, MomentuM pays tribute to -M-, followed by The Rabeats, who take you back to the Beatles. - A festive and convivial moment to enjoy with family and friends, in the exceptional setting of the beach, to celebrate the Caen Millennium with your feet in the sand and your head under the stars.

Concerts The Rabeats et MomentuM

On 31 may 2025
1 Rue de la Haie Breton, Plage de Ouistreham Riva-Bella
Join us for a great concert on the beach at Ouistreham Riva-Bella to sing and dance ! Opening the evening at 7pm, discover the musical universe of "MomentuM", a vibrant tribute to the emblematic artist -M- who has left his mark on the French scene for over two decades. Then, relive the Beatles era with a grand concert by "The Rabeats" at 9pm ! This festive, cultural, family-friendly event is open to all, and will be held in the exceptional setting of Riva-Bella beach.

Exposition Marc Degieux

From 6 to 12 june 2025
3, Esplanade Lofi, Galerie Delobel
Contemporary French painter Marc Degieux has established himself as a true embodiment of a deep passion for the art of painting. His artistic career is characterized by meticulous training in Paris and at the Beaux-Arts in Caen, making him a formidable force in the visual arts. Over the years, Marc has consolidated his position not only in his native Normandy but also on the wider scene, earning a solid and enviable reputation. - Whether in the confines of his studio or amid the inspiring motifs of the world, Marc Degieux deftly wields his brush or palette knife to conjure up a poetic reality. His canvas is adorned with spaces characterized by gentle curves, accentuated by comforting paths.

Parade du D DAY

On 7 june 2025
Riva Auto Rétro Estivale, place lemargnier
A parade of military vehicles that took part in the D-Day landings will be held on Saturday June 7, starting at 10:30 am. - Departure point : Parking Bill Millin, along the Colleville-Montgomery beach. - Itinerary : The parade will take the route de Lion, then the boulevard Léon Gautier, through Ouistreham, finishing on the avenue de la Mer, towards the Casino. - French and British flags will be handed out to the children

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
Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre	Entertainment	86 €	Ouistreham
Private Guided Bike Tour of Cabourg and Dives in French	Culture and education	69 €	Cabourg (9 km)
Kitesurfing lessons in Cabourg	Sports sensations	220 €	Cabourg (11.4 km)
Caen Private Walking Tour with A Professional Guide	Culture and education	336 €	Caen (12.6 km)
Private Tour : D-Day Beaches from Caen	Culture and education	567 €	Caen (12.7 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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