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For a great camping holiday in Normandy, head to Calvados, a beautiful region famous for more than the drink of the same name! Calvados is a 'department' in the Normandy region of northwestern France, known probably best in the UK for its apple brandy, which is made from fermented apple juice and aged in oak barrels. But it's not just about the drink, it's a hugely popular destination for the Brits, with loads of historical and cultural attractions. Camping in Calvados offers the opportunity to visit this gorgeous area for a great value price as you can stay at our 4-star campsite in Normandy Domaine de Litteau, located not far from the town of Caen.

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Domaine de Litteau

Normandy
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Litteau
- Spacious campsite to suit all ages
- New pool
- Calm and relaxing
- Near the D Day landing beaches
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What's there to do in Calvados ?

The Second World War

Closely linked to the history of the Second World War, Calvados can be discovered through its coastline and its landing beaches. It was here, at dawn on June 6, 1944, that Allied troops landed on the coasts during the War. Deeply marked by this key moment in history, the Calvados region is home to many museums and memorials that retrace Operation Overlord.
Normandy Beaches

The beaches of Normandy are not only synonymous with the landing, they are also intended... for swimming! The sand is fine, the beaches are immense and the tides allow children to discover maritime life while enjoying the beautiful spring and summer weather. Enjoy the beaches thanks to our campsites by the sea.
A beautiful Landscape

Leaving the coast for the countryside of Bessin, the villages spared by the war will offer you beautiful treasures to discover: mansions, fortified farms, abbeys, mills and castles will thus brighten up your journey. It is in these lands full of life that you can also discover the richness of the Calvados terroir.

Calvados Culture and Festivities

Food

Camembert molded with a ladle, Bayeux Pig or the famous local brandy, the delights of Calvados will delight your taste buds.

Unmissable Trips

Bayeux, Caen, the Landing Museum, Cabourg, the Omaha Beach Memorial Museum, the American Cemetery, the Longues-sur-Mer Battery, Juno Beach Centre… All these activities are close to our Calvados campsite.

Sports

Cycling, beach, swimming pool, hiking, sailing, golf, canoeing... the list of sports activities is long and varied near our campsite in Calvados. As a bonus, we have a lake where you can fish.

Local places to visit in Calvados

Cerisy Forest

Located not far from Caen, the Cerisy Forest and its 2130 hectares of greenery is a brilliant place to hike or cycle, with family friendly paths and lots of nature and wildlife to spot.

The Souleuvre viaduct

Got a head for heights? Not far from our Siblu campsite in Calvados is an amazing activity - a zip wire along the Souleuvre Viaduct.

Castillon's garden

Discover the 'Jardin de Castillon', in the valley of the same name. This park, imagined and designed by Colette and Hubert Sainte Beuve, is an incredible place where a garden of scents blends with an oriental garden, via an English garden and an octagonal pool.

Unmissable

Normandy Landing Beaches

Omaha Beach, Utah, Sword Beach, Juno Beach, Gold Beach… The landing beaches are still living witnesses of this immense military operation which freed France.
American Cemetery

The American cemetery is located in Colleville-sur-Mer and has more than 9,000 graves of soldiers who fell on D-Day. This peaceful place, where an atmosphere of deep solemnity hovers, is a must-visit.
The Omaha Beach Memorial Museum

The Omaha Beach Memorial Museum is located on the west coast of Calvados, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. It traces the Landing and its consequences on the military and civil history of the surrounding towns. Explanatory panels, photos and videos provide a better understanding of the stakes and the consequences of the D-Day landings.

Salted Lamb

Vire sausage

Caen-style tripe

Mortagne black pudding

The Teurgoule

Isigny caramel

Unforgettable Trips

Caen

South of Calvados, the city of Caen is rich in Romanesque and Gothic architecture, but also in history with its memorials. You can visit the Castle of William the Conqueror, the Abbaye aux Hommes, the Abbaye aux Dames or the Peace Memorial.

Bayeux

Less than an hour from the 4-star Domaine de Litteau campsite, treat yourself to an excursion to Bayeux, a historic medieval town in Normandy. Discover the Bayeux Tapestry, immerse yourself in the history and charm of medieval streets!

The Battery of Longues-sur-Mer

The Battery of Longues-sur-Mer is one of the best preserved German positions of the Landings. It can be visited and through it, you will discover its history, its memories and its reconstruction. A place not to be missed for lovers of military history.

Camping in Calvados