Douvres-la-Délivrande walks

This pleasant semi-urban walk starts in Douvres-la-Délivrande and takes you to Plumetot and Cresserons. In addition to the peace and charm of the surrounding countryside, you will discover a rich and varied architectural heritage, including the British military cemetery and the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Délivrande.

Enjoy the charms of Luc-sur-Mer, which will reveal its maritime and rural attractions to you.

Under the cliffs, absolutely at low tide. Fossils, shells and crustaceans for the view, The surf, the cry of the seagulls, the wind for the ears, Seaweed, algae, seaweed and iodine for the smell, Salt, but perhaps a few mussels, cockles or periwinkles for taste, Pebbles, sand between our fingers or skipping across the water for touch. It's up to you to find another meaning for your hike.

Starting from Hermanville-sur-Mer, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside and marshes, but also soak up the seaside atmosphere of renowned seaside resorts. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage of the towns of Hermanville-sur-Mer and Colleville-Montgomery, key sites of the June 1944 landings (Sword Beach).

Route around Fontaine-Henry Castle. Halfway between the city of Caen and the D-Day beaches, Fontaine-Henry Castle overlooks the green valley of the Mue. Its vertiginously high roofs tower above the centuries-old trees in the park and crown a richly sculpted façade combining 15th- and 16th-century styles.

This circular route connects four small Norman villages: Thaon, Basly, Colomby-sur-Thaon and Anisy. The main attraction of this circular route is the opportunity to see Serge Saint's sculptures installed in these locations. Some parts of the route across the plain may seem long.

This walk will allow you to appreciate both the tranquillity of the marshes and the countryside, as well as the seaside atmosphere of the famous seaside towns. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage of the towns of Colleville-Montgomery, Hermanville-sur-Mer and Ouistreham Riva-Bella, key locations in the June 1944 D-Day landings (Sword Beach).

A route that will allow you to discover the lovely wooded park of La Fossette de la Folie Couvrechef, returning via Saint-Contest.

A short, easy and enjoyable walk in a place of remembrance, through marshland and woods. Start and finish near the sea. A lovely short circular walk.

Enjoy a pleasant walk along the Seulles Valley and through the surrounding countryside.

This hike passes through villages with attractive architecture, but also crosses rural areas along the Ruisseau le Vey and Rivière la Mue streams.

This walk passes through villages with remarkable architecture and also crosses rural areas along the Vey and Mue rivers.

Graye-sur-Mer beach was part of the Juno Beach sector during the landings on 6 June 1944. It was liberated by Canadian troops. The return journey from Ver to Graye takes you partly through marshland sheltered behind a narrow strip of dunes.

Starting from Fresne-Camilly, walk along the edge and then along the Thue valley, from Cainet to Bout de Haut near Amblie, then return, enjoying the unobstructed view of the countryside in this part of the Caen plain.

An urban hike that allows you to discover neighbourhoods and architectural heritage that are too often overlooked.

Come and discover the often overlooked village of Rots, which stretches along the Mue valley. Its architectural heritage is very diverse, consisting of both noble residences and farmhouses typical of the Caen plain.