Discover Amfreville, Calvados, Basse-Normandie

Guided tour by appointment only

The département of Calvados' leading natural preserved site, the Orne estuary is of major ecological interest. It provides a habitat for a remarkable array of fauna and flora, including many rare species, protected regionally or nationally. Marked walking routes, orienteering tables, information panels and observatories offer visitors the ideal environment to discover the estuary. In the heart of this natural site, the Maison de la nature et de l’estuaire (Nature and estuary centre), the property of the Calvados Council, invites you to discover the estuary's many treasures.

Pottery, store and exhibition rooms. You can watch the potter at work behind the studio workshop window, or enjoy a guided tour by appointment. Tour lasts: 1 hour.

The Pegasus Memorial Museum, located between Caen and the sea, tells the story of when the very first liberators from the British 6th Airborne Division landed on Norman soil on the night of the 5th to the 6th of June 1944. Period documents, films and objects. Guided tours of the museum, of Pegasus Bridge and of the reproduction of a WWII glider. Guided tour in French or English lasts: 1h30. Novelty: you can now access all museum information on your smartphone via QR Codes on the panels inside the museum grounds. Available in 10 languages: French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish and Czech.

The bridges of Ranville and Bénouville were recaptured in the early hours of the night of the 5th to the 6th of June 1944 by the British 5th Parachute Brigade, whose emblem was Pegasus. The bridge over the canal was renamed Pegasus Bridge in memory of this great military feat. Free access to the site, visit free of charge.

The wind whistles through the poplars as ducks and swans rub shoulders with the seagulls. Making fast in Ouistreham rimes with stopping over in a marina with a truly bucolic atmosphere. The marina is calm, spacious and well-equipped. As you arrive, you will encounter ferries and local fishing boats. Nestling on the banks of the canal that leads to Caen, just a stone’s throw from the famous Pegasus Bridge, the marina is an excellent departure point for visiting William the Conqueror’s city, the beaches and casinos of the Côte de Nacre coast, or even the birds in Sallenelles bay.

A wetland anchorage point. A hint of Camargue in the heart of Normandy. Boats glide amidst the reeds, rubbing shoulders with the dune sands, as the migratory birds waltz above. The Orne estuary unveils its many treasures. We highly recommend you bring binoculars to appreciate this prime environment between coast and country.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Pizzas on the spot or to take away. Bar

Special recipe for calzone with eggplant and garlic

The village brasserie offers sincere and authentic cuisine in a completely redesigned setting with a maritime accent. A warm welcome and a family atmosphere guaranteed! A must: a superb terrace ideally exposed.

In the quiet bay of Sallenelles, independent apartment totally renovated in the owners' garden for 4 persons (maximum 3 adults & 1 child). Access by private staircase, terrace (table, chairs and parasol) with sea view, a main room with two beds (extra) and kitchenette, a bedroom with double bed and a shower room. At your disposal: garden with trees, deckchairs and barbecue, WiFi, recreation room (sports equipment + large screen TV and DVD, library of comics, board games and sports room overlooking a beautiful veranda), sheets and towels provided and beds made on arrival, baby chair & cot. Parking on the property, washing machine, dryer. According to the sanitary protocol required: rental spaced out of 24 hours.

On a fully enclosed plot of 2000m2, the chalet of Bréville offers you a cosy atmosphere only 6 kilometres from the town of Merville-Franceville-Plage Ideal for a family of 4 or 5 people with children (from 10 years old), the chalet of 80m2 includes : On the ground floor: a large living room with a large fully equipped kitchen, a table, a desk, a TV area, a toilet separate from the recently renovated bathroom. A loggia allows you to take advantage of the outside sheltered from the possible whims of the Norman weather. Upstairs, a first bedroom with a double bed of 140 and an extra bed and another bedroom (half partitioned) with a double bed of 140. Country and rural view guaranteed! A barbecue and games for children (swing and slide) are also available. Animals are accepted.

In a seaside setting, this 90 m² gîte offers a 28 m² living room, bedroom, shower room and toilet on the ground floor, with disabled access. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms (11 and 15 m²) and a bathroom with shower and WC. The 6-person configuration gives access to all bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and 2 WCs. The 4-person configuration gives access to the two bedrooms, the upstairs shower room and 2 WCs. And for the 2-person configuration, the upstairs is not accessible, so you can use the downstairs bedroom with its shower room and WC . Adjacent to the "Balade en Campagne" gîte, there are dedicated areas for your use.

In a stylishly renovated house, this 70 m² gite will offer you a 25 m² living-dining room, a 9 m² fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms of 9 and 10 m² as well as a 9 m² office ideal for teleworking. The whole located in a big green land. Countryside and seaside nearby will delight your desires... In the heart of the stud farms, 5 min from Merville-Franceville Plage, 15 min from the Pays d'Auge, as much from Cabourg, Caen and the D-Day landing beaches, the richness of Calvados is within reach! After having criss-crossed the surroundings all day, take the time to live and enjoy your accommodation and its calm and preserved environment. The singing of the birds, an aperitif on the terrace: a change of scenery and relaxation guaranteed!

This 80 m² gîte features a 30 m² living room and toilet on the ground floor. Fitted and equipped kitchen (small appliances, dishwasher, oven, microwave, etc.) in an open-plan living room with bay windows overlooking the terrace on one side and the field on the other. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms (approx. 12m²) and a shower room with WC. Each bedroom has 2 single beds that can be converted into a double bed. Configuration requests must be made at least one week before arrival. No changes can be made on the day of arrival. Baby kit available on request Terrace with garden furniture. Individual Weber charcoal barbecue available Adjacent to the "Retour de place" gîte, a number of areas are dedicated to you.

Located 5 minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches of the Côte Fleurie (Merville Franceville-plage and Cabourg). At 5 km, you can visit the Pegasus Bridge and the Merville battery. Come and enjoy the calm and authenticity of the Normandy countryside. Nature lovers will be able to reach the Bay of Sallenelles by bike, a natural site rich in fauna and flora. You can continue along the canal to Caen or Ouistreham In the annex of the house, 4 rooms 2 rooms on the ground floor: with beds of 160, bathroom and private toilet. The "Pays d'Auge" room has a private kitchen area. 2 rooms on the first floor Room "Campagne" : 2 beds of 90 and private shower room, WC shared with the room "Côte Fleurie" Room "Côte Fleurie" : 1 bed of 140 and 1 bed of 90, private bathroom and WC common to the room "Campagne" The 4 rooms have wifi in the room and a common kitchen space on the ground floor In the owners' house On the 2nd floor a family room for 4 people, composed of 2 rooms: 1 bed 160 and 1 bed 140 and a private bathroom and WC. The Wifi connection is not available in this room but in the common space in the annex Measures in place for visitors: Following the sanitary measures we have grouped 2 rooms in a family suite, (measure until February 2021) and redefined the outside spaces, each room will have its private space. A schedule will be set up for breakfast.

Located in the place called "Le Bas de Bréville" in the small village of Bréville-les-Monts, near the Pays d'Auge. "Le chat qui grogne", a charming little stone house with blue shutters, welcomes you for a stay filled with calm and serenity. Room separated from the house on the ground floor, double bed with toilet corner, shower and separate toilet, TV Animals allowed.

In an 18th-century residence, 3 bedrooms, 1 in the main house, the other two in an outbuilding with fitted kitchen. The covered, heated swimming pool is open from May to September, from 4pm to 8pm.

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!