Villerville Beach: A Coastal Gem in Normandy

Getting There

• Train

  From Caen, head to the Caen train station (Gare de Caen). You can reach the station by walking, taking a bus, or a tram. Once at the station, purchase a ticket for the train heading to Trouville-Deauville. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Upon arrival at Trouville-Deauville, exit the train station and look for the bus stop for local buses. Take bus line 34 towards Villerville. Make sure to check the bus schedule, as it may vary. After about 15 minutes on the bus, get off at the stop named 'Villerville – Les Bains'. From there, it's a short 5-minute walk to Villerville Beach located at 1 Rue des Bains.

• Bus

  You can take a direct bus from Caen to Villerville. Head to the Caen bus station (Gare routière de Caen). Look for the bus line that goes to Villerville, which is usually operated by a regional carrier. The bus ride will take around 1 hour and will drop you off near the center of Villerville. Once you arrive, walk towards the coast, and you will reach Villerville Beach at 1 Rue des Bains in about 10 minutes.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous and would like to bike, you can rent a bicycle in Caen. From the city center, head east towards the coast. The route to Villerville is approximately 15 kilometers and will take you about 1 hour to bike. Follow the D513 road, which runs along the coast and offers beautiful views. Once you arrive in Villerville, follow the signs to the beach, which is located at 1 Rue des Bains.