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Port-en-Bessin-Huppain (Calvados, France)

Port‑en‑Bessin‑Huppain is a small Norman port located on the Calvados coast, between Bayeux and Arromanches. The village maintains a lively maritime activity: fishing, the fish market and cafés on the waterfront enliven the stone port. Its bay location offers changing landscapes with the tides and an authentic port atmosphere. The recent past is tangible: the town was liberated during the D-Day operations in June 1944 and remains linked to the history of the Norman coastline.

Heritage and history

The waterfront is lined with stone quays and maritime warehouses that reflect a long fishing tradition. The commune played a role during the Second World War and traces of this are still visible in the local memorial landscape. A few kilometers away are the main D-Day sites and museums dedicated to 1944, easily accessible from Port‑en‑Bessin.

Nature and landscapes

Walks along the breakwaters offer views over the bay and the impressive tides. Coastal paths lead to viewpoints over the cliffs and surrounding beaches. Depending on the season, trawler activity and flocks of birds create remarkable marine scenes.

Gastronomy and local products

Local cuisine naturally highlights seafood: shellfish, fish and crustaceans served in the port’s restaurants. Accompaniments include Norman classics such as cidre and Calvados, found on the village menus.

Atmosphere and leisure

Port‑en‑Bessin retains a strong identity as a lively yet human-scale fishing port. Walks, tide watching, sea outings and local markets punctuate life. It is a convenient starting point for visiting Bayeux, Arromanches and the Calvados coast.

Not to miss

• Le port de pêche : quay and fish market, heart of maritime activity.
• Les promenades côtières : views over the bay and the tides.
• Les restaurants du port : fish and seafood specialties.
• Les sites du Débarquement (à proximité) : museums and historic beaches.
• Le marché local : seafood and Norman specialties.