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Colleville-sur-Mer to Grandcamp-Maisy

Updated: March 19, 2024 09:46 PM
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Colleville-sur-Mer to Grandcamp-Maisy - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

The official language of both Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy is French.

Currency

The official currency of both Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy is the Euro (€).

Distance

The distance between Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy is approximately 25 kilometers (16 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Grandcamp-Maisy from Colleville-sur-Mer:

  • By car: The drive takes about 30 minutes.
  • By bus: There is a direct bus that runs between Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
  • By train: There is no direct train service between Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy. You can take a train from Colleville-sur-Mer to Bayeux, and then transfer to a bus to Grandcamp-Maisy. The journey takes about 2 hours.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Colleville-sur-Mer to Grandcamp-Maisy will vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose.

  • By car: The cost of petrol will vary depending on the current fuel prices.
  • By bus: The cost of a bus ticket is around €5.
  • By train: The cost of a train ticket from Colleville-sur-Mer to Bayeux is around €10. The cost of a bus ticket from Bayeux to Grandcamp-Maisy is around €5.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy is during the summer months (June to August), when the weather is mild and sunny.

What to Eat

There are many great restaurants in both Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy. Some of the local specialties include:

  • Moules-frites: Mussels served with French fries.
  • Crêpes: Thin pancakes that can be filled with a variety of ingredients.
  • Calvados: A local apple brandy.

Where to Go

There are many things to see and do in both Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy.

  • Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery and Memorial: A cemetery and memorial dedicated to the American soldiers who died in the D-Day landings.
  • Omaha Beach: One of the five beaches where the D-Day landings took place.
  • Grandcamp-Maisy War Cemetery: A cemetery and memorial dedicated to the British soldiers who died in the D-Day landings.
  • Arromanches-les-Bains: A town that was built on the site of the Mulberry Harbour, which was used to support the D-Day landings.

FAQ

What is the best way to get from Colleville-sur-Mer to Grandcamp-Maisy?

The best way to get from Colleville-sur-Mer to Grandcamp-Maisy is by car. The drive takes about 30 minutes.

How much does it cost to travel from Colleville-sur-Mer to Grandcamp-Maisy?

The cost of traveling from Colleville-sur-Mer to Grandcamp-Maisy will vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. By car, the cost of petrol will vary depending on the current fuel prices. By bus, the cost of a ticket is around €5. By train, the cost of a ticket from Colleville-sur-Mer to Bayeux is around €10. The cost of a bus ticket from Bayeux to Grandcamp-Maisy is around €5.

What is the best time to visit Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy?

The best time to visit Colleville-sur-Mer and Grandcamp-Maisy is during the summer months (June to August), when the weather is mild and sunny.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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