Sulky ride on the beach

Sulky ride on the beach

Enjoy a unique experience in Normandy with a sulky ride on Ouistreham Riva-Bella beach. Drawn by two former trotters, discover exhilarating yet soothing sensations as you race along between the sea spray and the wind. Meet Detroit and Electron The meeting point is in front of Ouistreham Riva-Bella beach, where we meet Detroit and Electron, […]

Mushroom picking in the forest

Mushroom picking in the forest

It’s autumn, the air is getting cooler but the sun is still shining. The leaves on the trees are turning brown and mushrooms are sprouting up. It’s the perfect time to put on your boots and grab your wicker basket. Head to Grimbosq Forest to pick mushrooms and learn how to recognise the different species. […]

Top 7 of the must-see attractions in Caen la mer

Top 7 of the must-see attractions in Caen la mer

You don’t know Caen la mer and you don’t have much time ? Discover the must-see sights so you do not miss on the essential of the area ! The city of William the Conqueror Duke of Normandy then King of England, William the Conqueror founded the city of Caen during the 11th century. Built around 1060, […]

In the footsteps of the french commandos at Sword beach

In the footsteps of the french commandos at Sword beach

After visiting the Mémorial de Caen, why not continue your tour by visiting one of the D-day landing beaches: Sword Beach, the only landing beach where French commandos actually landed. Sword beach, the place where french commandos landed The first thing we noticed when we arrived at Sword Beach, is that it looked a lot […]

Top 10 best terraces in Caen la mer

Top 10 best terraces in Caen la mer

Summer is here, we have selected for you our best places in Caen la mer to have a drink on the terrace, have an aperitif with a sea view or enjoy an ice cream. With friends, as a couple or with family, discover our top 10 best spots for relaxing. To have a drink with […]

The Ouistreham Riva-Bella fish market atmosphere

The Ouistreham Riva-Bella fish market atmosphere

The Port of Ouistreham Riva-Bella is famous for its Fish Market! At the Port of Ouistreham, this famous daily market is always popular with fishermen and fans of fresh fish. Arrival of the fishing boats In the Port of Ouistreham, the indoor Fish Market plays host to 24 fishermen every morning from 8 a.m. to […]

Caen, city of books

Caen, city of books

There are many different bookstores in Caen: general, specialised, new and secondhand bookshops. But beyond the paper and ink scents of these independent bookstores of Caen, these places also hide pretty things, waiting to be discovered. Unusual settings, cafe-bookstore or major literary events, there has to be a book we need to find in Caen! […]

A world of flavours

A world of flavours

What if travelling around the world had never been so easy? Discover gastronomic specialities from the four corners of the globe while you’re in Caen la mer. This culinary world tour will take you to some of the best restaurants on 5 continents. Enjoy your meal! Destination Africa A little extra: the welcome and the […]

Top 8 places to picnic

Top 8 places to picnic

Spring is playing overtime ! The opportunity to make a selection of our favourite places to have a picnic in Caen la mer. In the shadow of the Men’s Abbaye A little corner of nature at the foot of the Men’s Abbaye (Abbaye-aux-hommes) meet up with friends or family for a picnic in the heart of […]

A day at the sea

A day at the sea

For a stroll by the sea, head to the seaside resorts of Caen la mer for an iodized break with family, friends or as a couple. Discovery of 19th century villas, swimming and aperitif on the beach, everything is there to spend a pleasant day. Discovering the seaside villas From Lion-sur-mer to Hermanville-sur-mer, follow the […]