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Walk in the center of Ouistreham

A sporty walk to discover the town of Ouistreham in Normandy.

Ouistreham is located a few kilometers from Caen in Normandy. It is a less posh seaside resort than its neighbors such as Honfleur, Cabourg or Deauville which are entirely focused on tourism. If you are looking for a more popular and sporty resort you can go to Ouistreham, it is possible to practice many activities directly on the beach - don't miss the sand yachting very easy and fun (42 euros for two hours). You can also practice horse riding or karting. Ouistreham is also a landing beach (Sword Beach) and there are two museums to visit to remember these events. The most interesting is the museum of the large bunker. Do not hesitate to visit Ouistreham.

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Casinos

The old casino which was built in a Norman style was destroyed in 1942 by the Germans. A new casino was rebuilt in a more modern style.
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Sailboat

It's very easy to practise sand yachting, everything is very well organised, the introductory sessions last 1 h 30, and there are leisure sessions on Saturdays from 14 h to 15 h 30. Not to be missed! This sport can be enjoyed by everyone.
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The beach

The beach is immense, and it's even difficult to reach the sea at low tide because it's so far away! The town attracts fans of swimming, water sports and relaxing by the sea.
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Horse riding and karting

A horse riding center "L'étrier de la plage" is located directly on the beach, it offers introductory sessions on horse or pony. Next to it there is a karting circuit.
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Promenade

A short pedestrian path allows you to walk in the dunes along the canal.
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Le Grand Bunker

The Great Bunker is a vestige of the Second World War and the Atlantic Wall. There is a charge for the visit (€8.5). Ouistreham was one of the Normandy landing beaches (Sword Beach) during the Second World War.
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A landing craft

In the courtyard of the Grand Bunker you can see a landing craft as well as various cannons and tanks. Admission is free. The Grand Bunker is one of the finest Second World War museums in the region.
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Inside the bunker

The bunker is divided into floors, each with a specific function. Here we can see the room where the weapons were stored. The atmosphere is well reconstituted with mannequins and period objects.
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The entrance to the bunker

The entrance corridor was manned by an armed man. In 1944 the Germans did not offer much resistance to the British when they broke down the door. The 53 Germans surrendered without a fight.
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The last floor of the Bunker

On the top floor you can see this telescope which was used to direct artillery fire towards the beaches. It was used on the day of the landing and was a threat to the Allies. It is still in use today and you can see the beaches of Ouistreham in close-up.
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The shopping street

You can take a stroll along the seaside resort's shopping street. Ouistreham offers a lively atmosphere with its cafés, restaurants, shops and varied leisure activities, making it a complete holiday destination for all tastes.
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