Beaches in Colleville-Montgomery (14880) France - advise, map and photos

Colleville-Montgomery is a small village of Calvados by the sea, in Basse-Normandie. Located on the Côte de Nacre, it remained in history for its beach which was one of the 5 landing beaches during the Second World War.

The town has a small hamlet bordering the marsh, a place full of charm with typical houses of the region. His mansion is particularly remarkable. The resort, near the wood of the Caprice, well known for hiking enthusiats, she also kept various monuments such as picturesque alleys and a dovecote. The « path of the pillgrims » crosses the small village and the wood and serve to the Romans that they borrowed to join their different camps. The church is to be seen ; built in the eleventh century it is listed as a Historic Monument.

Of the war there are some testimonies, like the fortified site Hillman composed of different bunkers and the battery Morris. A natural dune boards the beach of Colleville-Montgomery and welcomes a multitude of seabirds and the coastline is appreciated by families for its calm and the space it offers.

We can also choose to cross the marsh following the marked path, the opportunity to discover the different environments that compose it. Nearby, the beaches of Ouistreham are in continuity with that of Colleville-Montgomery and offers many activities. There is a thalassotherapy center, a casino and a lively seaside rsort in summer.