Things to do
D-Day beaches, Normandy markets, boat trips, cycling, local food… simple ideas to enjoy your stay on Normandy's Côte de Nacre and in the Pays de Retz.
D-Day anniversary at Juno Beach: 6 June in Courseulles-sur-Mer
Ceremonies, the lantern at Canada House, the D-Day Festival: 6 June in Courseulles and Bernières, and how to plan your stay, including for D-Day 2027.
Beaches near Bourgneuf-en-Retz and tides in the Bay of Bourgneuf
Is there a beach in Bourgneuf-en-Retz? Not within Villeneuve-en-Retz itself, but the first beaches of the Bay of Bourgneuf are ten minutes away. Where to swim, how to read the tides and how to go shellfish gathering by the rules.
LES PLAGES DU DEBARQUEMENT EN NORMANDIE
Lors de votre séjour en normandie visitez les plages du debarquement et les muses du souvenir
PROCHAINEMENT PETITE MAISON INDEPENDANTE POUR QUATRE A SIX PERSONNES PROCHE PLAGE BERNIERES/MER
RESERVATION DIRECT PETITE MAISON PROCHE PLAGE DE BERNIERES SUR MER 14990
The Breton marshes, the Bay of Bourgneuf and the Passage du Gois: a day in nature from Bourgneuf-en-Retz
Behind the house, the Breton marshes and their canals; at the end of the bay, the Passage du Gois, a road that vanishes under the sea twice a day. A one-day itinerary through oyster harbours, birdlife and the island of Noirmoutier.
Pornic, the Côte de Jade and the beaches of the Pays de Retz from Bourgneuf-en-Retz
Fifteen minutes from La Maison du Bonheur, Pornic and the Côte de Jade line up an old harbour, a coastal path and rocky coves. Closer still, the family beaches of the Bay of Bourgneuf. Our beach-by-beach guide, by tide and by children's age.
D-Day beaches: a 2-day itinerary from Courseulles-sur-Mer
A simple two-day itinerary to discover the D-Day beaches from Courseulles: the Juno Beach Centre, the Caen Memorial and the city itself. Perfect for a remembrance trip.
Bus 101 Caen – Courseulles-sur-Mer: Getting There Without a Car
NOMAD bus 101 from Caen station to Courseulles-sur-Mer: stops, journey time, fare (€4–6), daily timetable, trains from Paris. Coming car-free is easy.
Market and restaurants in Courseulles-sur-Mer: our good addresses
Market days, fishing harbour and where to eat well in Courseulles-sur-Mer. Our favourite addresses and an owner's tip to choose your rental: the beach or the shops.
Sea fishing in Courseulles-sur-Mer: spots, species and tips to succeed
From the shore or by boat, Courseulles-sur-Mer is a fine fishing ground. Our best spots, the species to target, the 2026 rules and tips for beginners.
Juno Beach and the Canadian Centre in Courseulles-sur-Mer
A ten-minute walk from our rentals, the Juno Beach Centre tells the story of the Canadian landing on 6 June 1944 with a sober, moving museography.