Camping Riva Bella: Discover the Wonders of Ouistreham

"After having walked along the seafront, you will reach the Orne bay, a natural area offering a wealth of fauna and flora. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Petite Somme’, the bay offers a prime refuge and a haven of peace for the migratory birds that rest here on their long journey. You will also discover the small village of Sallenelles, the history of which is intimately linked with life in the bay.

Stretching across 70 hectares, this mysteriously named wood is populated by young trees. The wet woodland is the prevailing environment and is home to species such as ash and pedonculate oak, particularly well-adapted to the presence of water.

This seaside itinerary will take you along the coastline of the English Channel, taking in its sights and landscapes. In just over an hour, you'll pass through charming little villages combining history, old stones and natural beauty. Bonne route en Coeur de Nacre!

Walk in the footsteps of the commandos and explore the canal, between land and sea, along this loop.

Starting from Ouistreham, follow the canal and cross the river via Pegasus Bridge, a strategic D-Day landmark, then take the Vélomaritime to Merville-Franceville.

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

Welcome to the aptly named Doucelle ... Our Relais de charme, Maison d'hôtes & de cultures is nestled in a pretty little village in the heart of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park, on the Mayenne/Orne border, a 2? hour drive from Paris West, and 1 hour from Caen/Laval/Le Mans. Surrounded by forests and hedged farmland, this former presbytery has been lovingly restored by a couple with a passion for music, nature, encounters and the arts, and offers 5 beautiful rooms for rent (from 14 to 38m2, including a family suite), each bearing the name and atmosphere of a cult song from France's heritage. The house, designed as an invitation to relax, contemplate and reconnect with nature and the senses, boasts a number of comfortable areas (large lounges, dining room, cosy fireplace and armchairs, contemporary art, sound therapy room), a terrace overlooking the magnificent 5,000m2 landscaped park (with many trees and a small pond), a large 500m2 vegetable garden with its vegetables and plants (which we use for our table d'hôtes, in addition to a fine selection of gourmet products from the surrounding area for healthy, authentic cuisine). Initiate yourself to sonotherapy, in sound travel mode, and enjoy our massages, to relax in a different way, our hammocks, deckchairs, table tennis table, our many board games (classic and more exotic), or the bowls and tennis courts adjacent to the house. Come and take part in our courses (naturopathy, art therapy, forest therapy...), and let go. Privatise La Doucelle and create a friendly, authentic setting for your corporate events (team building, seminars, conference meetings) or celebrations (birthdays, weddings). To respect the environment and the slow philosophy, La Doucelle attaches great importance to minimising its carbon footprint, and pays particular attention to its energy consumption (geothermal energy), waste management (composting, sorting, zero waste), re-use & recycling (vintage furniture, repairs, wabi sabi), and product sourcing (100% organic, sustainable or local, no toxic products). Find out all about the programme on our website, including the organisation of weekends based around music and well-being (massage, meditation, sound therapy etc)... Calm, cosy, country-style and slow... It's "la Doucelle de vivre"! Find out more about Isabelle and Jonathan, the Slowlydays team.

If you love the countryside, beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities, we're ideally located and will be delighted to welcome you and guide you on your adventure! In Lignières-Orgères, this pretty, fully renovated traditional house offers all the comforts you need for a weekend in the countryside, a week's holiday or even a week's work! The gîte is located on the border between the Orne and Mayenne departments, in a green setting right in the middle of the countryside! You'll be able to explore and discover several regions of France! Le Perche, the Alpes Mancelles with family, friends, cyclists, bikers, .... Bagnoles de l'Orne is close by for those taking the waters... Detached house with fenced garden and 3 bedrooms, sleeping between 1 and 6 people. The house can be rented by the night, by the week or more, please contact us.

Le Coudray is in an old farmhouse 300 m from the village of La Pallu, near the forest, 9 km from Pré-en-Pail, 30 km from Alençon, 12 km from La Ferté-Macé, 9 km from Couterne and 14 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne, a spa town. Thérèse, who loves the countryside, welcomes you to her haven of peace. You will be staying in a bedroom on the first floor of the house. Private bathroom with shower, WC, vanity unit and hairdryer. Indoor or outdoor breakfast, table and chairs in front of the house or at the back in a wooded park. There are a number of restaurants, the nearest of which is 4 km away (Couptrain). Thérèse, who knows the area inside out, will be delighted to give you information and advice on your visits and, if you wish, to accompany you on short walks in the surrounding area. La chambre d'hôtes du Coudray is 4.3 km from the Véloscénie, on the Alençon / Bagnoles-de-l'Orne via Carrouges stage, exit before St-Patrice du Désert (lieu-dit "le Plessis") then take the D241.

A small, personal campsite on the edge of the Normandie Maine National Park, a site with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and the village of Couterne. Situated on the main road between Lassay-les-Chateaux (Petites Cités de Caractère) and the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, on the border between the departments of Mayenne (Pays de la Loire) and Orne (Normandy). A warm welcome awaits explorers in caravans, motorhomes and tents, whether travelling with a motor vehicle or on their own. Our pitches are spacious and bordered by hedges. They are ideal for families or couples to feel at home. We have two accommodation units available for hire. Our large, spacious mobile home 'Rimini' is available for a minimum of 3 nights. Our smaller mobile home 'Rimini' is available on a nightly basis and is ideal for couples, families with young children and walkers/cyclists. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. Open from April to September.

Les Bruyères offers a comfortable setting with spacious rooms and a sheltered courtyard with barbecue and garden furniture. On the ground floor, you enter through the living room (28m²) with its wood-burning stove, a large TV with DTT and two sofas. The 25m² kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, 2 induction hobs and 2 gas hobs. The shower room has a walk-in shower, washbasin, storage space and hairdryer. Separate WC. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms. The 1st (34m²) has a 180*200 king-size bed, bath and WC, privacy screen and plenty of storage space. A 2nd green bedroom (18m²) with a 140*190 bed, chest of drawers and sofa bed. The last bedroom (8m²) with its four-poster bed has a 140*190 bed. In Neuilly-le-Vendin, you'll find a café-bar-restaurant with a bread counter and a hairdresser. More shops in Pré-en-Pail (12km) and La Ferté-Macé (15km). You are 13km from the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne and in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park. You'll love the hiking trails and the nearby Véloscénie cycle route linking Paris to Mont Saint Michel. If you fancy a spot of fishing, there are plenty of opportunities in the village, with lakes and trout in the river.

In the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie Maine, country house for a family stay or a business stopover! The gite is fully equipped. The proximity and warm welcome of the owners are a plus for this gite. View of the countryside from the terrace, carport. The spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is 9km away, with a casino, acrobatic courses in the trees and a leisure centre. Discover Lassay les Châteaux (17km): its medieval castle, numerous events (theatre, concerts, etc.), rose garden and medieval garden. Neuilly le Vendin 800m away: bread shop in the morning. All shops and services in Couterne (6km) or Bagnoles de l'Orne (11km). Professional stay: 3 adults maximum - compulsory cleaning charge of €60 per stay of 1 to 14 nights, to be paid on arrival if not paid at time of booking. 1 or 2-night weekend stay: arrival at 5pm - departure at 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

If you're looking for a wellness break in an unspoilt natural setting, with friends or family, the Moulin de Cordouen, between Mayenne and Orne, offers a quality service with its sauna and Nordic bath on the River Mayenne. The Moulin has been redesigned by an architect to offer spacious accommodation in every room, with bay windows to take advantage of the waterfall and the landscape. The two stone buildings are linked by a glass roof and completely surrounded by wooden terraces. They can accommodate up to 10 people. On the ground floor, the living area - 58m² - is very bright and features a lounge area with large sofas, widescreen TV and pellet stove, a large dining table and an open-plan fitted kitchen, a utility room (washing machine, tumble dryer). A wellness area with sauna, Italian shower and separate toilet, open onto the Nordic bath terrace. Superb views of the river and hills. Sleeping area: 2 bedrooms (28m²), one with 1 double bed (160*200) and 1 single bed (90*200) and the other with 1 double bed (160*200), each with en suite facilities. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms, one with 1 160*200 bed and the second with 3 90*200 beds, a shower room with walk-in shower and wc. The full service includes bathroom linen, including bathrobes for adults, household linen, electricity, wood and pellets (heating). Optional: cleaning (120€), if you do not select this option when booking, a cleaning cheque must be deposited on arrival and returned at the end of your stay if the cleaning is completed. All shops in Pré-en-Pail Samson 7km away and many producers around the gîte (ask for advice on arrival). The spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is 19km away. Don't miss the fortified castle of Lassay-les-Châteaux with its 8 massive towers and drawbridge still in use!

On the ground floor, you'll find a fully-equipped kitchen, next to which is the dining room and living room with pellet stove and sofa. A shower room with washbasin and WC and a bedroom for 2 people (bed 160x200 + cot) with desk complete this level. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms: two with 3 single beds, one with a double bed (160x200) and a cot, and one with 2 single beds. A bathroom on the first floor serves three of the bedrooms. At the rear of the house, a quiet outbuilding offers a bedroom with a double bed (bed 160x200) and a private shower room (access by stairs). The large garden is enclosed by a gate, so you can make the most of the various facilities on site: jacuzzi, petanque area, covered play area for meals and several games for young and old (badminton net, darts, table football, mölkky, football goal, volleyball net, table tennis, etc.). 5 bedrooms are accessible via different staircases with a marked incline (steps of 17 cm, 21 cm and an openwork staircase for the outbuilding). All are equipped with a ramp and can be seen in the photos in the advert. All the bedding is new and of high quality (mattress, base, pillow, duvet, bed linen). INCLUDED: bed linen, bath towels (one large and one small), tea towels, cleaning service. OPTION: bath towels (large and small)_ 5€/person Baby equipment: bathtub, changing mat, 2 high chairs, cot and cot bed, children's crockery, baby toilet (baby carrier and pushchair available for hire on request). Facilities: television, WIFI, 2 fridges, oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, filter coffee maker, pots, pans, pancake pan, 8 egg cups, raclette machine (10 people), chocolate fondue (6 people), 2 hairdryers, iron, charcoal barbecue, various board games for adults and children (croque carotte, uno, poker, guess the head, scrabble, draughts, children's books, etc.).

Explore the valleys of the Mayenne and discover La Petite Vallée gite in a rural setting. Everything you need to relax and indulge your senses! The 113m² gîte, with its 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 separate WCs, is fully restored, south-facing, detached and not overlooked. Ground floor: fitted kitchen opening onto the 52 m² living room with fireplace (wood-burning stove), flat-screen TV - 1 bedroom (1 double bed) - shower room (walk-in shower, washing machine, tumble dryer) - separate wc. 1st floor: 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed) - 1 bedroom (1 x 140cm bed and 1 x 90cm bed) - 1 bathroom - separate wc. Baby equipment available on request. Children can enjoy the swing set in the garden and the games available in the gîte. Wifi, very good network ideal for teleworking with Fibre and television. Parking, south-facing terrace, garden furniture, charcoal barbecue, wooded and landscaped grounds. Access path to the river La Mayenne with river fishing (fishing licence required). Hiking trails (GR22 C) and farmyard animals, goats and ponies nearby. 1 hour from Le Mans. Shops: Pré en Paille 7km - La Ferté-Macé: leisure centre -Bagnoles de l'Orne, 20km: casino, spa...golf.

Xavier Noël is an ornamental gilder. Honored with numerous awards, while strictly adhering to the techniques of this art form, he has developed a singular body of work. He focuses on ancient rural and maritime legends. Taking his cue from the innumerable boats hanging in maritime churches, he proposes an installation that pays tribute to both marine carpenters and fishermen.

Built during the 12th and 13th centuries by the Norman lords and solidly fortified, the church was used both as a sanctuary and a look-out post.

The Nature and Estuary Visitor Centre is the property of the Calvados Council and is managed by the CPIE Vallée de l’Orne. It is a genuine gateway towards nature for one of the vastest natural protected areas in Calvados: the Orne estuary. This interpretation centre offers a fascinating insight into this preserved and highly diverse natural environment. It also organises temporary exhibitions associated with the coast and/or our region’s biodiversity, together with a programme of events, offering visitors a fun way to improve their understanding of nature! A certified ‘Family +’ attraction. Come and get back to nature over a breath of Normandy’s fresh sea air!

Set off and conquer the town’s red and white guardian: Ouistreham lighthouse! Take a deep breath and defy the 171 steps of its spiral staircase. Your efforts will be duly rewarded. From a height of 38 metres, marvel in the 360° panorama over the town and the horizon - as far as the eye can see. Make sure you take home a panoramic picture. And don’t forget, you can see them, but the boats out at sea can also see you, from 16 nautical miles away! You’ll probably see the Mont Saint-Michel or the Normandy - the Brittany Ferries car ferries that link Ouistreham Riva-Bella with Portsmouth - pass by. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2.30 to 6pm in July and August. Unaccompanied tour: €3

In Ouistreham, Lionel Sabatté cuts a series of blocks of Caen stone, selected from the quarry. The sculpture, several meters high, will be a strong visual landmark on the Ouistreham pier. A sculptor based in Normandy, Lionel Sabatté stands out for his use of raw, often unexpected materials (dust, fingernails, etc.). His work, marked by transformation, questions the complex relationship between man and his environment. In Ouistreham, the artist sculpts Caen stone, a material emblematic of the area?s development, which he has chosen straight from the quarry. He creates an ensemble mixing aquatic and animal forms, from sea turtles to flatfish, like fossils from a lost ocean. Engraved and notched, the blocks are arranged according to cardinal points, like a compass rose, a mineral and organic compass.

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.

Located between Colleville Montgomery, Ouistreham and St Aubin d'Arquenay, and stretching over 75 hectares, the great wealth of the Bois du Caprice resides in the many natural environments it comprises. The "pilgrims' path" that meanders through the wood offers a step-by-step discovery of this wooded area (car park near the stadium of Ouistreham).

In a maritime garden, chic and modern restaurant. Creative and mixed cuisine. Store with delicatessen products. Terrace and private parking.

Takeaway pizza kiosk. Specialities: a choice of 14 light dough pizzas, red and white Neapolitan-style, and 3 signature pizzas, as well as traditional lasagne and mixed Italian salads.

Local, Gourmet and Inventive Cuisine A complete change of decor: shades of gray, paintings, tapestries and white orchids and a few benches create the modern and warm décor of a very epicurean restaurant The Table : French Gastronomy honored around Norman recipes ! Pascale, Alain and their children welcome you as a family with conviviality and professionalism. Cooking ... a passion ! Large and cosy terrace (48 places outside). An independent room that can be privatized (20 seats). New : the menu of home-made pizzas entirely made with fresh products Take-away sale (-10%) on our prices; restaurant service hours / possibility of pre-ordering Access from outside, waiting room and possibility of payment outside. Parking on the spot. Specialities from Normandy, fish and seafood. Sanitary measures in place for visitors - Distance of a minimum of 1 meter between each table - Salt, pepper, mustard and ketchup given in individual disposable bags - Disposable towels instead of cloth - Tiles instead of carpeting

Brasserie - Bar - Hotel Seafood products, homemade Caen-style tripe International Grand Prize of the Golden Tripière

Gastronomic restaurant, creative cuisine between land and sea. Change of menu every month.

Restaurant of Italian specialties offering Antipasti, fresh homemade pasta, lasagna, artisanal pizzas, fish, meat and mussels. Our dishes are homemade with fresh products. We also have the label "Normandie Qualité Tourisme" which guarantees our customers the best quality of reception and service.

Normandy ice cream, homemade crêpes and waffles made to order. Come and taste our delicious products!

Quality products and a team at your disposal to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends Discover our restaurant and its terrace with a breathtaking sea view in Ouistreham Riva Bella! A cuisine of character in a unique setting! In the heart of Normandy, on the Côte de Nacre, we welcome you in an exceptional setting in Ouistreham Riva Bella. A pleasant and spacious restaurant room, an outdoor terrace to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea and a team at your service to spend an exceptional moment in our restaurant.

Traditional restaurant, specializing in seafood, fried mussels and fish, meats, pancakes, salads. Note the presence on the first floor of an equipped seminar room or group reception room, with a sea view, with a capacity of 45 people.

Located on the banks of the Orne Canal in the charming port town of Ouistreham, the 4* Riva Bella campsite is an ideal destination for a family vacation. With superb facilities including a beautiful swimming pool, the site is an excellent starting point for exploring the Calvados department in Normandy, the Côte Fleurie coastline and the mythical D-Day beaches. Located at the entrance of the 6-hectare campground, Riva Bella's aquatic area includes a spacious, covered and heated main pool. While the on-site pool allows vacationers to swim in case of rain, the best place for a swim when the sun is shining is at the nearby beach of Ouistreham. Pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Washing machines and dryers on site Summer animations for children and adults.

With its ideal location, our comfortable establishment welcomes you just a stone's throw from the centre of Ouistreham and close to the beaches. You will be able to take advantage of your stay with us to go for a walk along the seafront and discover the beaches of Normandy. For those arriving by train, you will have the possibility of arriving at Caen station. From Paris, you can easily get to Ouistreham via the A13 motorway. Our fully equipped hotel offers different types of rooms to suit all types of stays. You will have the possibility to choose among our double rooms perfect for your business trips or as a couple, triples and 4 person rooms ideal for your stays with family or friends! All our rooms are equipped with a 43 inch flat screen TV, so you can enjoy an evening like at home! For those on business trips, you can easily work from your room as you have access to a high-speed Wi-Fi fibre connection. Are you staying with your family? You will find many activities in the immediate vicinity of our hotel to delight young and old alike: the beach and its sailing club, the horse riding centre, and many others to discover during your stay in Ouistreham! Our hotel is located less than 30 minutes from Cabourg and less than 15 kilometres from Caen!

Located in Ouistreham, near Caen and the D-Day beaches, the Best Western La Mare O Poissons hotel offers 30 comfortable and welcoming rooms equipped with air conditioning, free internet access and a courtesy tray. The hotel also has a restaurant and free private parking Heated swimming pool open all year round.

Motorhome/campervan service point and parking area located 100 metres from the centre of Colleville-Montgomery, near Ouistreham and the Côte de Nacre coast.

Looking for an unusual and memorable experience for your next holiday? Come aboard Saga, an authentic 12-meter wooden sailboat moored in the heart of Ouistreham's dynamic marina. Forget conventional hotels and let yourself be rocked by the gentle swell for a night away from it all!

Welcome to TERRES de NACRE, a charming, modern and functional house. Nestled in the heart of Ouistreham's historic center, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and close proximity to Riva Bella. A cosy seaside style for a comfortable stay on the Côte de Nacre near Caen. A privileged location for your stay in Normandy. 70 m² house with garden and independent entrance ? Accommodates 1 to 4 people. Two sleeping areas, hotel bedding 160 * 200 or twin, desks and storage space. Wifi dedicated to accommodation. Open-plan living, dining and kitchen area ? Flat-screen TV ? Bathroom with shower ? Separate toilet ? Laundry room. Check In: 4pm to 8pm ? Check Out: 10am.

Enjoy this peaceful, central accommodation. A little corner of the countryside in the heart of the city and close to the sea, this cottage offers you comfort both inside and out: A terrace with garden furniture to soak up the sun, the living room/kitchen on the first floor and, upstairs, a bright, cosy bedroom with double bed (140 cm) and en-suite bathroom. Completely refurbished in 2023, this two-storey, 24m2 cottage, independent of the main house, is freely accessible day and night, via the shared gate and garden. The shared barbecue is at your disposal, as is a storage area for 2 bicycles. Please note: The first floor has low ceilings (1m90). Access is private for the whole cottage and its terrace. Free outdoor parking on the street or nearby.

The hotel Le Phare is located in front of the Ferry port of Ouistreham and offers 19 comfortable rooms. The hotel also has a restaurant, a private parking lot and a WiFi internet access.

Brasserie - Bar - Hotel Seafood products, homemade Caen-style tripe International Grand Prize of the Golden Tripière

In the heart of the seaside resort of Ouistreham Riva-Bella, "La Marnaise" is located in a quiet residential area, 150 meters from the semi-pedestrian shopping street, which will take you to the beach in 10 minutes on foot. As a couple, with your family or friends (for 2 to 4 people), you will be welcomed in a small Anglo-Norman single-storey villa from the 1930s (55 m²) entirely renovated and redesigned for your comfort. This charming house (classified as a 3*** tourist accommodation) is composed of : - a living room hosting the living room (sofa, wifi by fiber, flat screen TV with Apple TV and Netflix, DVD player, Bluetooth speaker, mini-system, board games, books, tourist documentation), the dining area and an open kitchen furnished and equipped overlooking the garden (induction hob, (induction hob, hood, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer compartment, toaster, filter and Nespresso coffee machines, teapot, kettle, kitchen scale, hand blender, electric juicer, crockery and kitchen utensils, grocery stock)groceries) - two bedrooms (one with a double bed (140x190) and the other with two single beds (80x200) that can be joined together to form a 160x200 bed) - a shower room (Italian shower 90x140 with thermostatic mixer, basin with drawer cabinet, large mirror and small cosmetic mirror, towel warmer, integrated radio, hair dryer, linen and toiletries) and separate suspended WC South facing, the courtyard in front of the house offers warm moments of relaxation in the garden lounge. You have access to a part of the garage with games/beach equipment and a choice of bicycles (4 for adults, 4 for children of different sizes and a trailer for small children). At the back of the house, with access from the kitchen area, you have a small enclosed garden with trees (deckchairs, table and chairs, umbrella, barbecue, outdoor games and toys for children), with a small housekeeping room (washing machine, laundry, basin, drying rack and clothespins, ironing board and iron, cleaning products and equipment, coal). I will prepare your arrival with care (beds made, all household linen is provided, basic necessities and housekeeping products are at your disposal, numerous equipment for children on request). Characteristics of the house: completely renovated and insulated, VMC, fire equipment, electric heating, electric installation to the standards in force, is not fitted out for the people with reduced mobility, non-smoking rent, animals not accepted, free parking in the street in front of the house. "To fully enjoy your stay In the heart of one of the sites of the Allied landings of June 6, 1944, Ouistreham Riva Bella (Sword Beach) offers you museums on the spot (The Great Bunker, the museum of the 4th commando) and in the surroundings (Caen Memorial, Pegasus Bridge in Bénouville, Arromanches, Colleville/Mer?), you will also be able to visit many historical sites. Various sports and leisure activities are available nearby, as well as numerous shops and markets (fresh produce and fish).