The seaside resort of Ouistreham Riva-Bella in Normandy

Destination Ouistreham: discover the pearl of the Côte de Nacre in Calvados, just a few minutes from Caen. A seaside resort where life is good!

What to do on vacation in Ouistreham Riva-Bella

The Camping Mirabel Les Prairies de la Mer is located 500m from the large and beautiful Ouistreham beach Riva-Bella. So grab your bag and head out to set up your towel on the white sand. Immerse yourself in your novel or let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep, while the kids have fun building sand castles and unearth beautiful shellfish which they will treasure as a souvenir. Is the wind picking up? Great, time to get out your kite!

Do you love nature and wide open spaces? If so, you'll love the Pointe du Siège site, at Orne estuary, protected for its ornithological and landscape wealth. 3km from the campsite, the Bois du Caprice invites you to enjoy a family outing in unspoilt natural surroundings, before returning to the peace and quiet of your mobile home.

shopping street ouistreham rue de la mer

Year-round entertainment in Ouistreham, Normandy

Stroll through the streets of Ouistreham Riva-Bella and take a trip back in time by admiring the numerous Belle-Epoque villas. Continue towards the port and its FISH MARKET. The most courageous will climb the 171 spiral steps of the lighthouse and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and the sea as far as the eye can see (open to visitors every weekend in July and August).

Emotions run deep! Luckily, Avenue de la Mer is full of good places to satisfy your taste buds: homemade ice cream, crêpes, waffles, you name it! And now it's time for shopping in pretty downtown boutiques. How about a little postcard for Grandma and Grandpa?

Mark your calendars !

All year round: every Friday morning, visit the Ouistreham market for your fruit, vegetables and fresh produce, at Place du Marché, avenue Pasteur!
April to October: additional Sunday market, also on the market square.
In July and August: a host of events, including fireworks displays on July 14 and August 15, designer markets, etc., to be discovered on the city website.

Cultural and leisure activities near Caen

Ouistreham Riva-Bella also offers a wide range of sporting, cultural and leisure activities. Go paddleboarding or sand yachting with the nautical base OCEAN or go horseback riding with the equestrian center and discover the seaside resort in a whole new way. Cycling enthusiasts can take advantage of the many bike paths to reach Cabourg, Caen and Courseulles-sur-Mer. Film buffs, meanwhile, will be warmly welcomed by the Cinéma Le Cabieu. Numerous shows are offered by the Dansoir by Karine Saporta. And every year, the town organizes festive events not to be missed (Fête de la Coquille, Festival Tous en Scène, Normandy Beach Race...).

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Free morning shuttle to Ouistreham

Since April 2025, a electric shuttle has been set up by the town. The shuttle serves all 4 corners of Ouistreham, making it easy to explore the town. Some thirty stops in all from the beach to the cinema, via the town, the port, the market square, the health centre and the Carrefour shopping center. A great initiative that makes Ouistreham's services and shops accessible to all. An access ramp is also available for people with reduced mobility.

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