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

Understand

L'église Saint-Samson, Ouistreham

These days probably best known for its ferry port and services acting as a gateway between UK and France.

Get in

By ferry

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

The town lies on the Eurovelo 4 Cycle route.

See

Grand Bunker Museum

• 1 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. (updated Jul 2018)

Eat

• 1 La Rose des Vents, 2 rue du Marais, ☏ +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. (updated Jul 2019)

Go next

• Caen
• Bayeux