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Aire de Merville-Franceville-Plage

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Adresse

1ter Boulevard Édouard Wattier
14810 Merville-Franceville-Plage
Calvados, Normandie
France
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Tarifs

10 min water
2€

Nombre d'emplacements

Total
6 places

Liens utiles

Town Hall - Merville-Franceville Plage
Community of Communes Normandy Cabourg Pays d’Auge
Cider and Dragon - Merville-Franceville Plage

Équipements et services

Stationnement
Sols enrobés
Animaux acceptés
Emplacements Standards
Emplacements Ombragés
Sols stabilisés
Vidange
Ravitaillement en eau
Espaces verts
Poubelles
Moyens de paiement
Jetons

Description

In the heart of the Côte Fleurie, in Merville‑Franceville‑Plage and on the banks of the Orne estuary, this motorhome area welcomes six spacious pitches all year round, ideal for a pleasant stay. You will find parking, disposal points for grey and black water and a potable water supply point. A few kilometres from Cabourg and about fifteen kilometres from Caen, the area is close to shops and services (bakery, service station, supermarket, tobacconist, pharmacy) and lies between the Caen plain and the Pays d’Auge. Enjoy the protected dunes and surrounding preserved natural areas, as well as conditions renowned for kitesurfing; local markets on Thursday mornings and a Sunday night market in season complete the setting.

Tourisme

Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados, France)

Merville-Franceville-Plage is a quiet seaside resort on the Normandy coast, facing the English Channel. Its wide sandy beach attracts families and lovers of long walks. The village stretches between the estuary of the Dives and marshes that shelter a rich birdlife. Its proximity to Caen makes it an easy excursion from the city while retaining a restful atmosphere.

Heritage and history

The site is marked by events of the Second World War, notably the operation linked to the batterie de Merville on 6 June 1944, traces and local memorials of which recall its historical importance. The coastline also retains 20th-century installations and remnants that punctuate walks. The signs and small museums in the region often place these sites in their historical context.

Nature and landscapes

The marshes and the estuary of the Dives form a remarkable natural area. Migratory bird species and wetlands with a fragile ecosystem are often observed there. The beach offers an open panorama over the English Channel, with beautiful light at sunrise and sunset, ideal for photography and coastal hikes.

Outdoor activities and leisure

The bay is suitable for classic water sports: windsurfing, sailing and swimming when conditions allow. The flat sand is ideal for families and seaside activities. Footpaths and cycle paths sometimes run along the marshes, offering observation points for amateur naturalists.

Gastronomy and local products

Restaurants and shops offer fish and seafood from the Normandy coast, as well as local products such as cider and Calvados as accompaniments. Oysters and shellfish are often available seasonally, to be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere.

Not to miss

  • Plage de Merville: long stretch of sand for walks and swimming.
  • Batterie de Merville / mémoriaux: testimonies of the June 1944 operation.
  • Estuary of the Dives: birdwatching and walks in the marshes.
  • Coastal walks: viewpoints for sunrises/sunsets.
  • Local products: tasting of fish, shellfish, cider and Calvados.

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