Plaja Sword

Sword Beach
Lion-sur-Mer, Franța
#42 din 84 în Regiunea Normandia

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Plaja Sword este localizat în Atlantic și se clasează pe 6a loc în rândul 21 plaje din Departamentul Calvados. Distanța până la orașul principal - Caen este 15 km. Cel mai apropiat locuință este Lion-sur-Mer, al cărui centru este la 1,2 km depărtare.

O natural decor al loc generat din amestec dintre stânci abrupte și culoarea turquoise a apei. nisipoasă malul se întinde pe 1,6 kilometri. Coborârea în apă este normal și nu necesită botine de apă.

Nivelul infrastructurii al plajei este minim: lavabo, cabine de schimb, cafenele, dușuri.

Plaja este popular pentru diverse grupuri de călători precum: cei care apreciază o odihnă liniștită sau campioni.

Accesibil fără nicio dificultate cu mașină sau taxi, situată aproape de drum.

Cel mai fierbinte lună este august - temperatura aerului în această perioadă ajunge la 19.7°C și apa până la 19.4°C. Cea mai rece lună este ianuarie - temperatura aerului scade la 8.1°C și apa la 8.9°C.

Aflat în cadrul așezării
Plajă la mare, Atlantic
660 m până în Lion-sur-Mer (centru)
Public cu facilități
Lângă drum

Vreme

history
+15 o C +11 o C
Temperatura aerului
8.4 M/S
Vânt
+16 o C
Temperatura apei
0.8 M
Înălțimea valului

Lion-sur-Mer, Regiunea Normandia, Departamentul Calvados

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Vizualizare

Public

Indice de aglomerație (sezon de vârf)
Moderat
Indice de curățenie
Bun

Caracteristici naturale

Dimensiune și formă
Plajă cu țărm drept
2,2 km 20 m
Peisaj
  • Faleze
Acoperire
  • Nisip bej cu pietriș
  • Fund marin - nisip și pietriș
  • Creștere moderată a adâncimii

Facilități

Duș
Toalete
Vestiare
Șezlonguri și umbrele
Cafenea / bar
Salvamar
Camping pentru rulote și corturi

Activități

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From Gold Beach to Caen - On the Path to Liberation - guided tour

3 ore

Follow the footsteps of British and Canadian soldiers where it all began: Arromanches, Ver-sur-Mer, Bény-sur-Mer, the Ardenne Abbey… A guided tour filled with remembrance, sacrifice and liberation.

de la 192,31 EUR
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Private Driver from Bayeux or Caen to Paris

3 ore
Tur privat

Transport in a comfortable minivan Mercedes with knowledgeable driver-guide. We guarantee professionalism, patience, and a “people-first” attitude. We will personalize our service if you have special needs, just message us. Pickup and drop-off at the location of your choice. We offer flexibility with hours and any need you might have on the way.

de la 1.100,00 EUR
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Full Day D-Day Tour from Cabourg

9 ore
Tur privat

No visit to Normandy is complete without a tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches. We undestand how important it is to you and pride ourselves in making your time worthwhile by offering a quality tour with an experienced guide-historian. Transport is provided in our comfortable minivan.

de la 1.200,00 EUR
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6 Placut 2 recenzii

Private Honfleur, cider/cheese trail - Bayeux and Caen

9 ore
Anulare gratuită

Immerse yourself in Normandy's typical landscapes, superb historical and culinary heritage in a district called Pays d'Auge. You will enjoy the colourful lanscapes of green and humid meadows where cows graze to produce the best Norman cream, butter and cheeses. In spring, the vast apple orchards must be seen when their flowers bloom and the countryside is dotted with half-timbered and thatched-roof houses and farms, and secret stud farms, often hidden by a curtain of trees raise their yearlings for horse-racings. The Pays d'Auge also has long sandy beaches and seaside resorts such as Deauville and Trouville, both founded in the 19th century, which developed as a result of the fashion for sea bathing under Napoleon III. It is also the place of worship dedicated to Saint Theresa of Lisieux which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

de la 850,00 EUR
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Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour

8 ore
Anulare gratuită

Walk the sacred sands of Normandy, where American courage helped liberate a continent and preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy. It was here, on June 6, 1944, that young American soldiers—many barely out of high school—stormed the beaches under fire, answering the call of duty with unwavering resolve. Meet some of the last living heroes of World War II, whose sacrifices forged a turning point in history. Through their personal stories, bear witness to the extraordinary bravery, unity, and patriotism that defined a generation and defended the cause of liberty. This unforgettable journey offers a rare chance to honor their legacy—and to stand on the very ground where American resolve changed the world.

de la 904,27 EUR
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Private Tour: Rouen and Giverny Day Trip from Caen

8 ore
Tur privat

While you are in Caen, come and discover Normandy’s medieval past and visit some of the sites that inspired Impressionist painter Claude Monet on a Rouen and Giverny day trip! You will be able to see the Gothic architecture of Rouen Cathedral, and then explore medieval Rouen to see the square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Finish with a visit to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny — settings that inspired his famous water lily paintings. The itinerary on this tour can be customized to your preferences, the entry fees to Giverny are included, but any other entrance fees to other sites are at your own expense.

de la 432,06 EUR
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10 Excepţional 69 recenzii

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

3 ore
Anulare gratuită

This circuit is intended for a maximum of 3 passengers. This old car ride is available in French or English. Dive back into the vintage world of the 70s. Discover the secrets of the mother-of-pearl coast with your local host during this guided tour in a 1976 convertible Citroën Dyane. The circuit runs from Ouistreham to Saint-Aubin-sur-mer and includes stops to discover architectural splendors, monuments, tourist attractions, and D-Day memorial sites on Sword beach. You will discover the secret places of the region, its history and anecdotes, the good addresses, the good restaurants, but also the architecture in Medieval, Composite, Art Nouveau, Rococo, and Anglo-Norman styles. During our tour, you will be able to admire some architectural gems and all the appeal of the coastal heritage.

de la 81,00 EUR
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Fly above Normandy's hallowed coastline in a private plane

Tur privat

UP, UP, and AWAY! Experience the fun of flying PRIVATELY in a small aeroplane. Discover the stunning Normandy region from above with a local private pilot who shares his passion for aviation and area with you. Plan the flight route with your pilot while adhering to local safety guidelines, meeting directly at Caen-Carpiquet or Falaise-Monts d'Éraines aerodrome. Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. After booking, we will match you with a pilot, and send you all flight details when confirmed. Departure airfields can't be chosen beforehand as it depends on pilot and aircraft availability. Experience time capped at 4 hours for flexibility, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot. Safety is our top priority! To ensure a smooth booking process, we request essential security details. Missing one detail could delay matching you with a pilot, so stay connected with us once you’ve booked.

de la 159,00 EUR
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10 Excepţional 16 recenzii

Normandy D-Day British and Canadian Sector Guided Tour

Anulare gratuită

Explore the D-Day British and Canadian beaches with an expert guide on this immersive historical tour of Normandy. Delve into the pivotal events of World War II as you visit key sites where Allied forces made their courageous landings and pushed inland to liberate France. Embark on a poignant journey through history, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Allied soldiers who fought for freedom during the D-Day landings and the subsequent Normandy campaign. This tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the stories and landscapes of one of the most pivotal moments of World War II.

de la 850,00 EUR
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10 Excepţional 1 recenzie

Private Mont Saint-Michel - Bayeux or Caen

8 ore
Anulare gratuită

Explore the island of Mont-St-Michel, one of the most popular attractions in France with its medieval village and its stunning views on the largest bay in Europe. This historical site was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979. The place is surrounded by vast sandbanks and becomes an island only when the tides are very high. Originally called Mont-Tombe, the island became known as Mont-Saint-Michel in the 8th century due to a vision of a bishop that built the first sanctuary in 708. After that, the site turned into a pilgrimage site and in 966 a Benedictine abbey was built. Later, the island had been fortified and resisted the wars in 14th and 15th centuries. Then the site became a state prison under the French revolution until Napoleon III decided to close it in 1863. You will learn about the architecture but also the legends of the site with an opportunity to eat one the three local dishes : soufflé omelet, lamb or mussles.

de la 850,00 EUR
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Private Normandy Food Tour Calvados and Cheese Tasting

8 ore
Tur privat

A unique experience of the Normandy gastronomy in the most picturesque region of Pays d'Auge, with a local tour guide and driver. A one of a kind tour for your taste buds and for your eyes, while learning about culture and traditions. Enjoy a gastronome picnic right by the cathedral of Lisieux. The best food tour in the prettiest part of Normandy, not to be missed!

de la 1.250,00 EUR
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Private guided tour of Honfleur and Etretat from Bayeux or Caen

8 ore
Tur privat

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring the small towns of Honfleur and Etretat. You will be amazed at the sight of the traditional Norman architecture and the beauty of Honfleur that inspired the impressionists painters such as Boudin and Monet. Then you will remain forever stunned by the beauty of the cliffs of Etretat. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime.

de la 1.087,00 EUR
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10 Excepţional 1 recenzie

Private Tour William the Conqueror Bayeux Caen Falaise

8 ore
Tur privat

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring in the footsteps of its most famous Duke : William the Conqueror. You will see where he was born, and understand how his life was punctuated by battles. Explore his castle and see his grave as well as his wife's grave Mathilda. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime. The Bayeux Tapestry will complete this tour and bring everything to life. This unique testimony of the 11th century is an incomparable document of William's biggest accomplishment. CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2027. You will have options presented by your guide. All tours are conducted with high standards and work ethics.

de la 975,00 EUR
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Private driver to visit Mont Saint Michel

Anulare gratuită

Go visit Normandy with a professional private driver. Originally from Normandy where our company is located, we know the region perfectly. At your disposal and in complete safety, he will guide you and adapt to your desires.

de la 980,00 EUR
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10 Excepţional 4 recenzii

D-Day Discovery: American sectors, A 12 hour tour for 1-4 people

12 ore
Anulare gratuită

Discover the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since he was involved in the 50th anniversary of D-Day, in 1994. That year, he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally. This enabled him to interview more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

de la 840,00 EUR
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9.6 Excepţional 14 recenzii

Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Caen

9 ore
Anulare gratuită

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers during WWII. Take in key sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the Overlord Museum, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your hotel or the train station in Caen.

de la 1.200,00 EUR
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10 Excepţional 12 recenzii

Private D-Day Landing Beaches - Bayeux or Caen

8 ore
Anulare gratuită

Marked by engraved headstones, battle-scarred landscapes and the memories of the fast-disappearing 'Greatest Generation', we will pay tribute to those young men that gave their lives for our freedom. We need to ensure that their story is passed on from present to future generations !!! We will cover different topics : the preparation of Overlord operation, the assault of the first Allied waves, the construction of the artificial ports, the set up of the decoy plan called Fortitude under the control of General Patton, the daily life under the German occupation and the relationships between the liberators and the French civilians, the involvement of the French resistance, the construction of the Atlantic wall, the German positions, the war effort, the role of the women, the war correspondants, minorities like code talkers, postal and balloon barage battalions … All historical facts are documented with detailed military maps, archives and pictures from the Allied and German armies.

de la 850,00 EUR
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10 Excepţional 26 recenzii

Private Normandy Tour D-Day American Landing Beaches

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This private tour covers the main operations and objectives of the American troops on D-Day. A guided tour of the D-Day beaches in Normandy becomes something far more powerful than just visiting historic sites when it’s led by a local expert guide. What makes it truly unique is the human depth they bring to the landscape. Instead of simply standing on Omaha Beach or Utah Beach and hearing dates and troop numbers, your guide connects you to the individual stories behind the events—young soldiers, impossible decisions, moments of courage and fear. Your guide doesn’t just know the history—they know the land. They explain how the terrain shaped the battle at places like Pointe du Hoc, and how villages and civilians experienced the invasion. This creates a richer understanding that you simply can’t get from books alone. In short, what makes your guided D-Day tour unique isn’t just where you go—it’s how the story is told, and how it stays with you long after you leave the beaches.

de la 1.088,00 EUR

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Această plajă

100 m de la parcare
Parcare
Parcarea este situată chiar pe plajă

Localități

Lion-sur-Mer  •  1,2 km
Caen  •  14,5 km

Transport

CFR  •  17,5 km
Caen  •  14,9 km
Dives - Cabourg  •  16,3 km

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Parcarea este situată chiar pe plajă

Localități

Lion-sur-Mer  •  1,2 km
Caen  •  14,5 km

Transport

CFR  •  17,5 km
Caen  •  14,9 km
Dives - Cabourg  •  16,3 km
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Plajă conectată
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Mark Philp
Plajaș începător • Aprilie 2025
10 Excepţional

Am venit aici la apus. Un loc atât de calm și liniștit. Apusurile sunt uluitoare.

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Came here at sunset. Such a calm and peaceful place. The sunsets are stunning.
Am venit aici la apus. Un loc atât de calm și liniștit. Apusurile sunt uluitoare.
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Ian Foster
Plajaș începător • Ianuarie 2025
10 Excepţional

Locație excelentă, grozav de vizitat, plaja de aterizare de ziua D, o mulțime de istorie, foarte recomandat

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Excellent place great to visit the d day landing loads of history highly recommended
Locație excelentă, grozav de vizitat, plaja de aterizare de ziua D, o mulțime de istorie, foarte recomandat
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Meerkats Romania
Plajaș începător • Mai 2024
8 Foarte bun

Prima plajă de Ziua D venind din Caen, dar greu de găsit din cauza lipsei de semne rutiere. Puteți găsi un tanc Churchill și un memorial aproape de un sens giratoriu.

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First D-Day beach coming from Caen but hard to find due to lack of road signs. You can find a Churchill tank and a memorial close to a roundabout.
Prima plajă de Ziua D venind din Caen, dar greu de găsit din cauza lipsei de semne rutiere. Puteți găsi un tanc Churchill și un memorial aproape de un sens giratoriu.
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Polly Wainwright
Plajaș începător • Mai 2024
6 Placut

Am vizitat Plaja Sword pentru că urmați ruta de aterizare de ziua D. Ne-am înșelat greșit presupunând că nu va fi atât de mult comercialism de-a lungul acestei rute. Este o destinație de litoral cu toate atributele turiștilor și vacanțelor. Este curată și îngrijită. Ne-am parcat mașina lângă drumul de plajă (parcare gratuită). Istoria sa este mult mai bine văzută și experimentată (din perspectiva istoriei) la unul dintre muzeele sau memorialele de-a lungul rutei.

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We visited Sword Beach because we were following the Dday landings coastal route. Mistakenly we had assumed there would not be as much commercialism along this route. It's a seaside destination with all the attributes of tourists and holiday makers. It's clean and tidy. We parked alongside the beach road (free oarking). It's history is far better seen and experienced (from the history side of things) at one of the museums, or memorials further long the route.
Am vizitat Plaja Sword pentru că urmați ruta de aterizare de ziua D. Ne-am înșelat greșit presupunând că nu va fi atât de mult comercialism de-a lungul acestei rute. Este o destinație de litoral cu toate atributele turiștilor și vacanțelor. Este curată și îngrijită. Ne-am parcat mașina lângă drumul de plajă (parcare gratuită). Istoria sa este mult mai bine văzută și experimentată (din perspectiva istoriei) la unul dintre muzeele sau memorialele de-a lungul rutei.
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K B
Plajaș începător • Iunie 2022
6 Placut

Dificil de găsit - Google Maps te duce la un park de rulote. Fără semnalizare, fără informații. Am găsit o parte a plajei lângă un loc de odihnă pentru rulote, dar probabil că era mult mai mult de văzut. Din nou, plajele britanice sunt incredibil de neglijate în relație cu cele americane și canadiene, ceea ce este cu adevărat rușinos pentru o persoană britanică să recunoască.

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Difficult to find - Google Maps takes you to a caravan park. No signage, no information. We found a part of the beach near a camper-van rest spot, but there was probably a lot more to see. Again, the British beaches are incredibly neglected in relation to the American and Canadian ones, which is genuinely shameful for a British person to admit.
Dificil de găsit - Google Maps te duce la un park de rulote. Fără semnalizare, fără informații. Am găsit o parte a plajei lângă un loc de odihnă pentru rulote, dar probabil că era mult mai mult de văzut. Din nou, plajele britanice sunt incredibil de neglijate în relație cu cele americane și canadiene, ceea ce este cu adevărat rușinos pentru o persoană britanică să recunoască.
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