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, […]

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, […]

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! […]

Top Cosy Retreats

Top Cosy Retreats

Looking to unwind and recharge in Normandy this winter? Enjoy a wellness getaway in Caen la mer with our top picks for relaxing stays featuring indoor pools or spas. Discover places dedicated to well-being where you can simply unpack, settle in, and enjoy a comfortable room. Hotels with spa Hôtel Spa Ivan Vautier ***** in […]

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 […]

Our gourmet adresses in Caen

Our gourmet adresses in Caen

Another nice program for this day in search of good gourmet addresses in the streets of Caen.The perfect opportunity to discover all our Norman specialties and of course be tempted by a tasting ! And as we are good foodies, here is our selection of addresses not to be missed in Caen ! Alban Guilmet Chocolate and […]

Top 10 off-the-beaten-track D-Day sites

Top 10 off-the-beaten-track D-Day sites

Thought you’d seen it all? Get off the beaten track and visit some of the lesser-known sites with equally important D-Day history. Here are the sites to discover about D-Day off the beaten track. Remembering at the flame memorial This flame, symbol of Liberation, is engraved with the names of the 177 french soldiers who […]

The sea in winter

The sea in winter

Who said the beach was only beautiful in summer? We’re taking advantage of a weekend in winter to get some sea air with friends on the Côte de Nacre. We’ve planned plenty of activities to get some fresh air, as well as moments to relax to the rhythm of the tides. Day 1 A walk […]

A Bucolic interlude in Caen’s dormant cemeteries

A Bucolic interlude in Caen’s dormant cemeteries

During your stay in Caen, visiting the dormant cemeteries is an opportunity to discover unusual and little-known places. Away from the business of the city, these small green spaces have become places where people like to have a stroll. This kind of visit can seem odd, but the scenery invites to romanticism with century-old trees […]