Camping Le Riva Bella
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Add your business details- Near the Caen ferry port, a kilometre from Ouistreham
- A short drive from the D-day landing beaches
- Direct access to the canal of the Orne river
Camping Le Riva Bella is in a nifty neck of the woods for those travelling through Lower Normandy and seeking a stopoff on their way south, as it's near the Caen ferry port in Ouistreham and handy for a rest on the way from Portsmouth if you're coming from Blighty.
But many travellers come here from other lands to stick around for a while on site too, as Le Riva Bella is also a short drive (11 kilometres) from the D-Day landing beaches and only five kilometres to the war memorial of the Pegasus Bridge. (There's direct access from the site too to the canal of the Orne river and evening strolls or daytime cycles along its banks.)
Le Riva Bella is a no-frills site but has toilet blocks with free hot showers (refurbed in 2017), a playground and a washing-up area among its amenities, plus a pool that's open in summer.
The marina, casino and shops of Ouistreham centre are just over a kilometre away.
Campground type
260
260
37
3
260
37Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Camping Le Riva Bella
Rue de la Haie Breton
Ouistreham
Calvados
France
14150
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
49.26902°N
-0.25525°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Travellers coming to Lower Normandy to explore the history and heritage of World War II have the Pegasus Bridge and the Pegasus Museum a few minutes' drive from Camping Le Riva Bella, a memorial to the 6th Airborne Division in the Normandy landings and to Operation Deadstick. The American War Cemetery and the five D-Day beaches – Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword – are also within easy reach.
Along the Normandy coast, make the hour-and-40-minute trip to see Mont Saint-Michel, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that's one of France's most recognisable and most visited sites, and to the town of Avranches, which holds the manuscripts of Mont Saint-Michel, one of the biggest collections of medieval illuminated manuscripts in all of la belle France.
Ouistreham, a kilometre or so away, has the Museum of the Atlantic Wall and the Musée du Débarquement no 4 Commando alongside its shops and restaurants.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riva Bella - Centre | 1.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Riva Bella - Ouest | 1.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poste De Surveillance | 2.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Franceville Plage | 2.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Place Cuirasse Courbet | 2.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Camping Le Riva Bella have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping Le Riva Bella dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Le Riva Bella? Travellers coming to Lower Normandy to explore the history and heritage of World War II have the Pegasus Bridge and the Pegasus Museum a few minutes' drive from Camping Le Riva Bella, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Riva Bella?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.