Entre l'Orne et la Dives

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Adults' and children's bikes for hire for a cycle through Normandy with family or friends. Set off on a cycle tour to discover Normandy's Côte Fleurie coast, with your "Cycling in Calvados" brochure to guide you – available at the Tourist Office or on the cycle route map.

The Point du Jour campsite in Normandy is located right next to the beach (with direct access) and just 15 minutes from Caen. Cycles for hire for the whole family: adults, children, trailers, child seats, helmets, padlocks... Set off on a cycle tour to discover the Normandy coasts, with your "Cycling in Calvados" brochure to guide you – available at the Tourist Office or on the cycle route map.

One of the Allied high command’s key targets on D-Day, the Merville Artillery Battery was put out of action by the British 9th Parachute Battalion. Within a preserved site covering several hectares, an educational trail takes you past 6 bunkers, now converted into museums. An example of the legendary Douglas C-47 that took part in the Normandy Landings is on display in the museum grounds.

Discover the history of the village of Amfreville during the summer of 1944. Relive life in the village during the liberation operations.

The Orne estuary, a breath of iodized Normandy nature! The Orne estuary is one of Calvados?s main protected natural sites. It extends over 5 communes at the junction of the Côtes Fleurie and Côtes de Nacre. This area offers a natural break in the heart of this highly urbanized coastline. Between land and sea, you can observe some of the most original aquatic flora and fauna. Over 400 species of birds have been counted here in 30 years. This gateway to nature extends over 1,000 hectares, more than 300 of which are owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. The site is open to the public, with the possibility of multi-practice hikes on site. Observation towers 6 m and 12 m high allow visitors to discover the mouth of the Orne estuary. The Pointe du Siège, the Baie de Sallenelles and the Gros Banc bird sanctuary are emblematic places to take a stroll.

Panoramic restaurant offering seafood, fish & grilled meats. Tapas bar and cocktails.

The Merville redoubt, known as the 'Redoute de Vauban', is located in the dunes of the mouth of the River Orne. Its role was to protect the bay. Built on the orders of Louis XVI, it was equipped with three 24 pound cannons and a 3.5 kg mortar. Inside, the redoubt could accommodate up to thirty men. it is currently under restoration by the Association de Défense de l'Environnement et du Patrimoine de Merville-Franceville (Association for the Presevation of Merville-Franceville's Environment and Heritage).