Grandcamp Maisy
Grandcamp-Maisy is halfway between the beaches of UTAH and OMAHA and was violently bombed on Tuesday, June 6, 1944.
The Americans who came from Pointe du Hoc took Grandcamp on June 8, 1944 at exactly 5 pm.
The Americans made the port of Grandcamp, in view of the large hold and the Crampon wharf (100m long), one of the main ports of disembarkation of equipment. The Americans could get out of their ships, on dry foot, tanks and cannons ...
The Maisy battery
Forgotten during the last 60 years, this German battery was the integral part of a military zone. Opening fire on the liberation troops and covering the beaches of Utah and Omaha, the final assault of the 5th and 2nd battalions of the American Rangers on June 9, 1944 lasted 5 long hours.
Visit 2,5km of trenches, tunnels, locations of 6 now visible 155mm artillery platforms. Tourist guides available on request.
The Grandcamp Maisy sailing school
Cap 21 is a school affiliated to the French Sailing Federation. Cap 21 offers beginners courses in sailing for a young audience: discovery of different activities such as catamaran, dinghy, windsurfing or optimist.
Rental of equipment possible.
Browse old rigging
In the basin of the harbour of Grandcamp lies the Grancopaise, boat conduct listed in the inventory of historical monuments. The association, which presides over the destinies of the boat offers sail from mid-April to November (outputs of sea bass-sea of 10 hours or 4 hours).
A membership of 35? the calendar year is requested to take part in the outputs and any other activity or party who are organized. Visits to dock, free, are available on request 48 hours in advance.
Hiking
If you want to discover the territory out of the box, these rides are for you! They are not marked.
therefore keep pace to not get lost, or so read map IGN that you will provide to you. They are pretty athletic but what a pleasure to discover the shimmering landscapes of fall or the swamp under the snow with that feeling of being alone in the world (or almost).
Horseback Riding
An original way to discover our beautiful Normandy landscape: the equestrian ride. At the rhythm of the horses, you can choose the calm of the marshes or the beauty of a summer evening on the beach of Grandcamp-Maisy ...
Up to you! And if the horse impresses you, there are also very nice ponies, donkeys or carriages at Margaret, the owner of the place.
Bike Rental
Bike rental for adults and children, a child trailer and a baby seat. Proposed rental from June to September on the opening hours of the Tourist Office and booking outside this period.