Ouistreham is on the coast of Normandy at the eastern end of the area of the D-Day beaches.
Understand[edit]

These days probably best known for its ferry port and services acting as a gateway between UK and France.
Get in[edit]
By ferry[edit]
There is a ferry service from Portsmouth operated by Brittany Ferries which takes 6-7 hours (3 departures a day in peak season).
By bicycle[edit]
The town lies on the Eurovelo 4 Cycle route.
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
- 1 [formerly dead link] Der Grosse Bunker, 106 avenue de 6 juin, 14150 Ouistreham, ☏ +33 231 97 28 69, museegrandbunker@sfr.fr. an old German Bunker from WWII that was captured by the British during the D-Day invasion.
Do[edit]
Buy[edit]
Eat[edit]
- La Rose des Vents, 2 rue du marais, Ouistreham, ☏ +33 231 97 64 54. Nice fish, pleasant, efficient staff. Sensible pricing. Willing to increase the pace of service if a customer is in a rush. Is opposite the picturesque cinema. Easy parking.