Ouistreham
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| Ouistreham | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Région | Basse-Normandie |
| Départment | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Ouistreham |
| INSEE | 14488 |
| Postal Code | 14150 |
| Mayor Current Term | André Ledran |
| Intercommunality | |
| Longitude | 00°14,7 N |
| Latitude | 49°20, N |
| Altitudes | average : 12 m minimum : maximum : |
| Area | km² |
| Population without double-counting | 8,759 inhab. (1999) |
| Population Density | inhab./km² |
Ouistreham is a small port with fishing boats, leisure craft. It serves as the port of the city of Caen.
History
On June 6 1944, the only French forces involved in the D-Day landings (177 men of the Commando Kieffer) disembarked at Ouistreham (Sword Beach).
Tourist sites
- Musée du Mur de l'Atlantique (literally the Museum of the Atlantic Wall)
- Musée du Débarquement n° 4 Commando (museum)
Transportation
The port of Ouistreham has a scheduled cross-Channel ferry service to Portsmouth, operated by Brittany Ferries.
Miscellaneous
Ouistreham is twinned with the West Sussex village of Angmering
The assault on Ouistreham was featured in the movie The Longest Day.
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