Ouistreham, NormandyPhare de OuistrehamMémorial PégasusÉglise Saint-PierreÉglise Saint-PierreÉglise Saint-SamsonSanctuaire Saint-Serge
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Ouistreham

Ouistreham is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France of about 9,067 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit: 59 forts & heritage, 66 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Phare de Ouistreham, Ancien Poste de Direction de Tir de Riva-Bella and Mémorial Pégasus.

49.2757° N, 0.2591° WPop. 9,067

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km149
Must-see282
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Phare de Ouistreham, beach near Ouistreham
Must-see

Phare de Ouistreham

Beach · 1 km

Ancien Poste de Direction de Tir de Riva-Bella, museum near Ouistreham
Must-see

Ancien Poste de Direction de Tir de Riva-Bella

Museum · 2 km

Mémorial Pégasus, museum near Ouistreham
Must-see

Mémorial Pégasus

Museum · 5 km

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One day from Ouistreham

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:12 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ouistreham
  2. Église Saint-Pierreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mémorial Pégasusmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sanctuaire Saint-Sergechurch · 30 min
  5. Église Saint-Samsonchurch · 30 min
  6. Église Saint-Pierrechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Ouistreham
Today’s loopOuistrehamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ouistreham?

Phare de Ouistreham (beach, about 1 km), Ancien Poste de Direction de Tir de Riva-Bella (museum, about 2 km), Mémorial Pégasus (museum, about 5 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 5 km), Église Saint-Pierre (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Bénouville (heritage site, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ouistreham?

149 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 66 churches, 7 museums, 7 beaches & coast, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Ouistreham?

Église Saint-Pierre, about 6 km by road; Château de Bénouville (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ouistreham?

Église Saint-Pierre, about 5 km by road; Église Saint-Samson (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ouistreham?

Start in Ouistreham, visit Église Saint-Pierre, then Mémorial Pégasus, then Sanctuaire Saint-Serge, then Église Saint-Samson, then Église Saint-Pierre, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.