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Commune in Normandy, France
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Ouistreham is in Calvados department on the coast of Normandy at the eastern end of the area of the D-Day beaches.
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A German bunker from World War II that was captured by the British during the D-Day invasion.
The main protected natural site in Calvados, the Orne estuary offers 350 ha of preserved natural space. This dune cordon is home to 271 recorded species that bear witness to remarkable flora and fauna. You can discover mudflats, dunes, a beach, salt meadows or a wood. In this real ornithological reserve, an observation tower allows you to admire the evolution of the numerous birds on the lagoons.
Nice fish, pleasant, efficient staff. Sensible pricing. Willing to increase the pace of service if a customer is in a rush. Is opposite the picturesque cinema. Easy parking.
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