Isigny-sur-Mer

Distance in miles from Isigny-sur-Mer

Ouistreham (43M), Courseulles-sur-Mer (34M), Dives-Cabourg-Houlgate (48M), Honfleur (59M), Deauville-Trouville (53M), Port-en-Bessin-Huppain (23M), Grandcamp-Maisy (10M), Îles Saint-Marcouf (10M).

Latitude: 49°19.4 N / Longitude: 001°06.5 W

Port location: located on the Aure river, access to the port is via a buoyed channel.

Approach

• Access channel landing buoy "CI" (49°25′,5 N - 001°07′,0 W) Iso.W.4s, sound water mark 1 M north of the end of the Madeleine bank; Isigny-sur-Mer pass marked by cardinal buoy N "IS" anchored 1 M south/southeast of the landing buoy, then lateral markers (non-luminous).
• Light alignment at 172.3° from light Dir.QWRG.7m9M, G 170.5° - 171.5°(1°), W 171.5° - 173.5° (1.5°), R 173° - 174° (1°)
• By night: we advise against going up the channel in bad north-westerly/south-easterly weather.

French Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service

• Shipchandlers
• Ship repair
• Nautical activities
• Boating clubs and associations

In the past, the port of Isigny-sur-Mer served as a shelter for ships, establishing itself as a fishing port.

The Isigny-sur-Mer oyster

Bred in the Baie des Veys, this geographical feature gives it its density and inimitable character: fleshy and full-bodied, with hints of hazelnut.

On June 6, 1944 and throughout the summer that followed, men from all over the world fought in Normandy to combat Nazism and restore Freedom.

Situated between Utah Beach to the west and Omaha Beach to the east, Isigny-sur-Mer has many historic sites to visit, including the Airborne Museum, the D-Day Experience, La Pointe du Hoc, the Maisy Battery and the German military cemetery at La Cambe...

Culture

Walt d'Isigny" museum space: did you know that Walt Disney's ancestors came from Isigny-sur-Mer? Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Disney with an exhibition featuring more than 600 objects linked to the effigy of Mickey!

Isigny-sur-Mer town hall - open Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm and during school vacations, Tuesday to Saturday from 2pm to 5pm.

The RN13 Museum

Take a trip back in time with a visit to this automotive museum featuring over 70 vehicles (cars, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, cars), 10,000 miniatures, 150 enamelled advertising plates...

Open all year round, from 2pm to 7pm - Ancienne RN 13 à Osmanville - 02 31 51 07 61 ou 06 74 72 25 15

Nature

Click here to consult the region's cycling and walking routes!

"Family hikes: 2 to 4 km independently, duration 2h to 2h30, free booklet available from Isigny-Omaha Tourist Offices.

Écuries des Embruns: horseback rides to discover the beaches and hinterland of Bessin. Reservations: 02 31 10 75 22 or 06 38 14 58 19

Sea and Boating

Center de Loisirs Nautiques d'Asnelles Gold Beach

Isigny-Ste-Mère "Beurre et Crème d'Isigny A.O.P Traditional cheeses

Les Caramels d'Isigny: an immersive gourmet tour of the production workshops. Discover the richness of the region and the history of the Isigny Sainte-Mère cooperative. Visit the Halles and take home some local delicacies!

Zone Artisanale - Rue du 19 Mars 1962 - 02 31 51 39 89

Visit our selection "Where to eat?"

Recipe idea "Le Pocito" by Michel LEGALLOIS from Ferme de la Sapinière

7 cl Normandy pommeau, 2 cl lemon juice, 5 cl tonic and ice cubes

Wednesday mornings

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