Saint-Benoît-de-l'Aure Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La vue panoramique de la plage, le port et la digue du port en Bessin en France, en Normandie, dans le Calvados, au bord de la Manche.
Normandy, traces of D-day Six kilometres west of Omaha, the “Pointe du Hoc” towers thirty metres above a narrow pebble beach. The Pointe du Hoc was crowned by a German battery (still under construction in June 1944). On D-Day, the 2nd Ranger Battalion, made up of 225 soldiers, along with the 5th Ranger Battalion in support, scaled these cliffs and neutralized the enemy positions. #D_day_Normandy #BeachTips! #History
Scared remains of what used to be a german 6 heavy guns outpost and lookout.
Us in a bomb crater at Pointe du Hoc. The site of an impressive Allied raid during D-day.
Unexpected haven, - just out of town
Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

3 out of 5
8 Rue du Joncal Grandcamp-Maisy
The price is NZ$95 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$95
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Grandcamp-Maisy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (506 reviews)
The location is very quiet and the staff is friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola
Château de Bellefontaine

Château de Bellefontaine

4 out of 5
49 Rue De Bellefontaine Bayeux Calvados
The price is NZ$200 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$200
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bayeux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (683 reviews)
The grounds of the hotel are stunning, perfect location for Normandy D Day Beaches. Good breakfast in the morning.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Château de Bellefontaine
Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa

Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa

4 out of 5
25 Rue Des Bouchers Bayeux Calvados
The price is NZ$242 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$242
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bayeux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
Very spacious bedroom

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa
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Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

3 out of 5
8 Rue du Joncal Grandcamp-Maisy
Stay at this residence in Grandcamp-Maisy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (506 reviews)
The location is very quiet and the staff is friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola
Great Ancient Renovated with fireplace and billiards

Great Ancient Renovated with fireplace and billiards

isigny sur mer Normandy
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Isigny-sur-Mer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attraction Maisy Battery is located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
The property was lovely and the hosts accommodating, however, was a little miffed that the property was not as advertised. We were under the impression that we had the whole house, but upon check in 2 of the bedrooms were locked. We had to pay an extra 150 euros in order for an uncle and nephew to ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Great Ancient Renovated with fireplace and billiards
Cottage 8-10 people Beach Front in the heart of the D-Day beaches.

Cottage 8-10 people Beach Front in the heart of the D-Day beaches.

Grandcamp-Maisy Normandie
Stay at this holiday home in Grandcamp-Maisy. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Maisy Battery and Pointe ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Great location right on the coast.Maud and Maxime were excellent hosts. We exchanged multiple messages prior to our arrival in which they answered questions and provided helpful information. Although they speak only French – and our French doesn’t go much past Bonjour – we easily used Google Translate ...

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Cottage 8-10 people Beach Front in the heart of the D-Day beaches.
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Popular places to visit

The old World War 2 German bunkers. A very interesting site

Pointe du Hoc

You can learn about the history of Cricqueville-en-Bessin when you stop by Pointe du Hoc. Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pointe du Hoc

Maisy Battery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Maisy Battery during your travels in Grandcamp-Maisy. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Maisy Battery

La Cambe German Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at La Cambe German Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in La Cambe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

La Cambe German Cemetery

Cities near Saint-Benoît-de-l'Aure

World War II, Atlantic Wall, Grandcamp-Maisy, France

Grandcamp-Maisy

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