Les Hautes Sentes: Adventures in Hermanville-sur-mer

Dive into the secrets of the historical and architectural heritage of Lion-sur-Mer and Hermanville-sur-Mer on this loop.

This loop is currently being developed. Departing from Colleville-Montgomery, you'll discover the cycling loop around Sword beach, the easternmost of the D-Day beaches. Sword is the code name for the area between Ouistreham Riva-Bella and Luc-Sur-Mer, where D-Day operations took place. Between historic sites, museums and sensitive natural areas, at the end of the route you follow the Orne canal to Ouistreham. Along the way, you'll admire the Pegasus Bridge, a historic D-Day site and museum. The loop will be signposted in both directions by the green sticker bearing the number 20.

Take a step back in time and contemplate the region's seaside architecture on 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.

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

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!

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 motorised 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 and spacious mobile home is available for a minimum of 3 nights. Our smaller mobile home is available by the night and is ideal for couples, families with young children and walkers/cyclists. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. The site is 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!

Between Bagnoles de l'Orne, a renowned spa town, and Lassay-les-Châteaux, a small town full of character, the Champs étoilés gîte is exceptional for the warm atmosphere it creates thanks to a subtle combination of wood and stone, and new and renovated furniture. The bedding is comfortable and there are two bathrooms, one with a whirlpool bath. The stay includes beds made, bathroom and kitchen linen, heating and cleaning. From JUNE 2025: a wellness area will be available with, on level 0, a heated, semi-underground swimming pool measuring 4m x 3m, a sauna and a spa, shower and wc. A fitness area will be located on the mezzanine floor. In the valleys of hautes Mayenne the landscape is undulating, offering beautiful views. Local shops in Couterne, 3km (bakery, butcher, mini-market). Bagnoles de l'Orne (9km): spa, swimming pool, tree-lined course, restaurants, all shops and services. La Ferté-Macé (14km): leisure centre with water sports and swimming in season. Lassay-les-Châteaux (9km): visits to the château, numerous events and exhibitions, painters in the street, art galleries, market and shops. Swimming pool in summer. Numerous signposted walks. From the gîte, 500 metres, Sentier du sculpteur, a short walk of 6.7km. Professional stays: 3 people maximum. 1 or 2-night weekend breaks: arrival 5pm - departure 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

The De la Brèche chapel was first built in 1932 and was then called the Chapelle des Baigneurs. It was damaged during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. In order to cope with the harsh winter, some inhabitants came to collect the planks of the Chapelle des Baigneurs to keep warm. The local parishioners decided and financed the construction of this new chapel in 1954. This beautiful chapel received the label "Heritage of the 20th century" in 2004.

1,005 graves.

Originally a bulldozer tank without a turret, during its restoration it was transformed into a Centaur CS (Close Support) tank, to be displayed as a tribute to the Royal Marines' armored support group that landed on nearby Sword Beach. Graduation markings on the turret enabled an outside observer to give firing instructions by radio to the crew, who had only a very limited view of the fighting.

Around Place du Cuirassé Courbet (named after the French ship scuttled off Hermanville-sur-Mer to facilitate bombing operations in June 1944), you'll find a number of monuments to the heroes of the Second World War. You can see the statue of the Norwegian Sailor, the Royal Navy Sailors' Monument, monuments to the British troops who landed on Sword Beach in 1944, and even a Centaur tank on display a little further along, to the west of the square

Beach huts are a strong feature of coastal towns. This international architectural competition will look at and analyze new uses for this sociologically powerful architecture. Three winners will see their proposals put into practice at Hermanville-sur-Mer. Exhibition at the Pavillon.

This house, Hermanville?s most famous, was built in 1889 by Hector Guimard. It is one of the finest surviving works by the great Art Nouveau architect. It features a skilful interweaving of volumes and lines, including an astonishing curved faux pan de bois. The use of pebbles and shells gives the building its seaside character. The enamelled lava plaque bearing the villa?s name on the portal comes from the Maison Gillet in Paris; the one bearing the architect?s signature has recently disappeared.

La Sapinière was also built by Hector Guimard between 1903 and 1910 for a Parisian. Unfortunately, this small building has been severely altered. The openings have been altered and the first-floor balcony removed. Initially, La Sapinière consisted of ground-floor stores and apartments for seasonal rental.

Perrine Boudy is a ceramist and painter. This young woman is interested in the stories that are told on objects. She's particularly fond of pictorial narratives, all those mini-stories painted on jugs, vases, plates and so on. Perrine Boudy's storytelling comes naturally to her, with a series of ceramics that will punctuate some of the finest buildings in coastal villages.

Near the Flame is the statue of Lord Lovat and his famous piper Bill Millin, who landed in Normandy playing the bagpipes! This soldier was made famous in the film "The Longest Day". Today, his bagpipes are on display in the Pegasus Memorial museum.

Le Bistrot d'Angèle is a bar-brewery with a "home-made" menu served with a smile! Full menu from 17.90? weekdays at lunchtime.

Traditional restaurant in Lion-sur-Mer, a stone's throw from the beach.

L’Ecume des Mers is a restaurant specialising in fish and seafood. Located opposite one of the first beaches on D-Day, we are also privileged to be the only seafront restaurant in the village. We offer you the privilege of our patio and our two covered and heated conservatories. We work with local fishermen to guarantee you quality fresh produce.

Family restaurant with closed terrace. Speciality: pancakes, mussels and meat. Loïc Lagadec and his partner Catherine welcome you to their warm restaurant in Lion-sur-Mer for a tasting of regional and Breton specialities: pancakes, galettes, fried mussels... Rich in flavours, these unavoidable recipes will seduce the taste buds of gourmets who love good traditional cooking.

Restaurant - Bar - Concert The perfect place for a stopover with family, friends or lovers. Organization of private event, birthday, wedding, baptism... New for summer 2022: creation of 5 rooms with sea view.

Bar - Restaurant, Seafood Specialties Located at 30 meters from the sea. Sanitary measures in place for customers: - physical distance of 1m between each table - disinfection between each customer - mandatory mask - hydro-alcoholic gel available

Our tearoom is open from Wednesday to Sunday, serving homemade, local and organic cuisine, to be enjoyed on deckchairs in the garden or indoors on sofas by the fire. Every afternoon, we serve homemade pastries of the day, accompanied by hot or cold drinks, as well as crêpes and ice cream sundaes. On Wednesday and Thursday lunch is also available, with a single course, and on Friday it's pancake night. Everything is homemade and seasonal, as local and organic as possible. We select our products with care and work with l'Arbuste Café, BioCoop, Les Glaciers Normands, brasserie Les Deux Amants, Flore Norman? And last but not least, Sundays are brunch: an all-you-can-eat buffet. It includes a breakfast section (ultra-good bread, viennoiseries, butter, spreads, etc.), a savoury section (charcuterie, local cheeses), a sweet section (cereals, cakes of the day, pancakes), and hot and cold drinks. Les Briques also has 3 other spaces: a coworking area, a coliving area and a wood workshop. > Coworking... teleworking by the sea Our coworking space is open from Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm. It is equipped with 20 open-space workstations, and a meeting room for 5 with a 4K television to guarantee confidentiality. Twelve workstations are spread over two large tables, and eight workstations are located high up on two "standing-desks" along the bay windows. The wooden furniture was custom-made in our workshop. A laser printer, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24' screens (HDMI or USB-C) and unlimited hot beverages complete our offer. In fine weather, you can also enjoy the garden, covered by Wi-Fi. > Coliving Coliving, literally "co-living", simply means "living together". In concrete terms, you have your own cabin, you share common spaces (large kitchen, living room, bathroom, coworking space, terrace, garden) and you do activities with the community (visits, walks, cycling, sailing, kayaking, paddle?). Every Saturday evening, there's a family dinner with all the colivers. Unlike a shared apartment, everything is ready when you arrive: sheets on the bed, towels, everything is included! At Les Briques, we have paid particular attention to aesthetics and ambience: the use of wood in the entirely bespoke fittings, the conservation of existing raw materials, and the presence of stoves in the kitchen and coworking area create an immediately warm atmosphere. Coliving is located on the first floor of Les Briques, which is entirely dedicated to it: this is where the dormitory, sanitary facilities, kitchen and lounge are located. This is your space. > L'Atelier Bois From January 2024, we will be offering individual and group woodworking courses, as well as personalized support for small and medium-sized woodworking projects. Jean, co-founder of Les Briques and a carpentry teacher for twenty years, who designed the interiors of the coliving and coworking facilities and our tea room, will run the courses in our fully-equipped woodworking workshop, ideally located on site. Details of our offer and course schedule will be available in November.

Thalassotherapy, aesthetics, fitness club memberships, seminars. Our restaurant "Le Riva Bella" open on the dunes of Ouistreham welcomes you in an atmosphere of elegance and sobriety. The richness of the land and the sea are honored. Our chef offers you a delicate and quality cuisine where everyone, according to their desires, will find the opportunity to share and savor a few moments of happiness. In summer, enjoy the terrace and the lounge facing the sea, a few steps from the beach. Find our restaurant menu and prices on the Thalazur website Our commitments Thalazur - We respect the recommendations of the health authorities regarding Covid-19, we ask our employees to wear a mask and our customers to follow the government recommendations. - We train our teams in barrier gestures to disinfection and safety standards - We set up a signage system to respect social distancing - We provide hydro-alcoholic gel to all our customers and employees. - We thoroughly disinfect all our areas (hotels, thalassotherapy centers and restaurants) with virucidal products. The measures implemented in our restaurant: - Tables spaced one meter apart to respect the minimum safety distance - Provision of hydro-alcoholic gel, wipes and disposable paper at the bar and the restaurant reception area - Restaurant maps: in single-use paper or on slate or QR code - Adaptation of breakfast: breakfast will be served at the table and on order* with all the ingredients of the usual buffets with the possibility of taking it in the room with a continental tray (as usual) *The buffet service could evolve according to health recommendations

In a cosy atmosphere with a unique lounge decoration, settle down facing the sea... around a Norman aperitif. Local products, Charcuterie from Pagny Ouistreham, Oysters from La Manche, Tartinades de rillettes Terre & Mer de Ouistreham et de la Manche, Home made and traditional cocktails, wines, Apple juice, cider and Calva from the Vergers de Ducy, craft beers from Ranville, ...

Relax in this charming studio located at Les Jardins de la Brèche in Hermanville sur Mer, opening onto a terrace. Close to shops, in the heart of the D-Day beaches and 3 km from the Ouistreham thalassotherapy center.

Gite on the first floor of the owners' house (temporary occupation). Independent entrance by outside stairs 1st level: living room with sofa and armchair, living room with dining area, separate kitchen, bathroom with WC, shower room, WC, 1 double bedroom (1 bed 160x200) Floor: 4 independent bedrooms: 1 double bedroom (1 bed 140x200), 1 double bedroom (2 beds 80x200), 1 double bedroom (1 bed 140x200), 1 double bedroom (1 bed 140x200), landing with sitting area and sofa bed (possibility of 2 additional beds) Shower room with WC. Gas central heating. Washing machine. Dishwasher. TV with internet access and Netflix, Wifi. DVD Private garden with garden furniture. Parking in the street. Sanitary measures in place for our visitors - Reinforced cleaning protocol with additional household alcohol at the end of the cleaning

In front of the sea, with a fantastic view and a direct access to the beach, 3 bedrooms apartment for 6 persons In a recently built seaside villa, apartment of 82m2, independent entrance, on the 2nd floor with private elevator - Large living room with wood stove, equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 WC A corner of garden is reserved with barbecue and deckchairs.

Motorhome/campervan service point and parking area located in Hermanville-sur-Mer, on the Côte de Nacre coast. Parking area located behind the village hall (Salle Polyvalente).

House for rent ForMarie - seasonal rental The sea at the end of the street.. D-Day beaches, Hermanville-sur-Mer (14880), Sword Beach near Ouistreham Independent house, 100 meters from the sea, with terrace and small garden, capacity five persons, 3 bedrooms (2 double, one with sea view, 1 single). On a total basement, it has : - On the first floor a terrace, entrance, living room and kitchenette, a bedroom (bed 160x200), shower room and toilet - On the first floor two bedrooms, one with bed 140X200, sea view, the other with bed 1 person 90x190. - In the basement : a shower and at disposal of the material of vacations and beach, 3 adult bicycles and a child bicycle, a barbecue, a mini table multi games (baby-foot, ping-pong, billiards), a molki, an inflatable boat, a body-board, a windscreen of beach.. - TV, stereo, washing machine. The sea is at the end of the street, without car and without road to cross. In Hermanville-sur-mer, the beachfront is pedestrian. For shopping, a shopping center is nearby. Location : 15 km from Caen, 245 km from Paris by the A13. House accessible from Paris without car, train Paris Saint-Lazare Caen (2h) and direct bus to Hermanville (Stop Isaville Plage at 500 m from the house). The rental is for one week, from Saturday to Saturday. Sheets and towels are not provided, kitchen linen is available. Non-smoking house, animals not allowed.

We welcome you in our room to share with you an exceptional view of Sword Beach, the site of the D-Day landings on June 6th 1944 Our blockhouse was liberated in June 1944 by the English troops and the members of the French Commando Kieffer whose only survivor is Léon Gautier, our local hero.

Detached house totally renovated at 300m from the beach and ideally located in the heart of the D-Day beaches. Closed garden, terrace, veranda, pergola. Garden furniture, barbecue.

LE PETIT COIN DE PARADIS

Service area with 10 locations Ideally located in the town centre 300 m from the beach and close to the shops. Service terminal and emptying area. Make a stopover on the D-Day landing beaches for a historical, natural and gourmet stay! Lion-sur-Mer is a small seaside resort on the Côte de Nacre, in Normandy, located about fifteen kilometres from Caen. Live your holidays to the rhythm of the tides on the D-Day landing beaches! In Calvados, water sports are king and you'll be spoilt for choice! (sand yachting, stand-up paddle, sailing, kite-surfing...). It's also a vast playground for cycling or hiking fans. Discover the sound walk "La Délicate" (1h20) which will guide you to discover the Anglo-Norman villas of Lion-sur-Mer and Hermanville-sur-Mer. The walk starts at the tourist information office in Lion-sur-Mer. The Lion-on-Sea Market is held every Thursday morning. Every Thursday in summer, a night market is also organised!

In Calvados in Normandy, 2 hours from Paris, and 15 kms from Caen, the "Les Salines" campsite is located 200m from the D-Day beaches, and 5 minutes from the marina and the Ouistreham ferry terminal. Renting of pitches all year round or, punctually for your stay in caravan, motor home, tent. 3 sanitary blocks with access for people with reduced mobility, playground, petanque ground. In july and august : Take away meals, bar and animations.