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The Calvados coastline concentrates major economic, ecological and social issues, and makes a significant contribution to the region's attractiveness.

For several years now, the Département of Calvados has been pursuing its ambitions to exploit and develop its coastline, making its ports and coastline an economic lever for the entire region. It is committed to building a genuine strategy for the sea, water sports and coastal attractiveness, with a view to the sustainable development of its territory, in order to meet the challenges linked to yachting, water sports, fishing, ship repair, as well as the environment and natural surroundings.

Efficient management of port infrastructures and estates: optimize the operation of the département's port estates, harmonizing the management methods of each port and disseminating best practices, while seeking complementarities between them.
Preservation and enhancement of the environment: environmental protection, health monitoring of seafood products and water quality, treatment of rivers, analysis of marine hazards, etc.
Support for economic development linked to the sea : support for short circuits, coordination of European funds, support for the ship repair industry...
Enhanced tourist and residential appeal: support for activities and leisure activities, introduction of sailing to schoolchildren, support for seaside events and exceptional projects (Mora).

This strategy entered its most concrete application phase with the creation of Ports du Calvados.

Ports in Calvados

A joint venture between the Département du Calvados, the Banque des Territoires, the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Caen Normandie, the Copéport cooperative and economic operators.

Since January 1, 2023, the management and operation of Calvados' 7 departmental ports have been entrusted to the Société d'Economie Mixte à OPération Unique (SEMOP) "PORTS DU CALVADOS", a structure reflecting the Calvados department's desire to boost the development of its ports, harmonize the quality and maintenance of their infrastructures and enhance their attractiveness.

127 KM The distance from the Calvados coastline

400000 Number of inhabitants near the coast

7 Ports

3000 Pleasure rings

6 SNSM Stations

137 Fishing boats

50 Employees

The ports

General Management

Address : Bassin d'Hérouville - 978 RD 402 - 14200 Hérouville Saint-Clair

Tél : 02 31 35 63 00

Isigny-sur-mer

Address : Quai Neuf - 14230 Isigny-sur-Mer

Plaisance : 06 86 14 83 20

Technical services : 02 31 22 19 17

Grandcamp-Maisy

Address : Quai Henri Chéron - 14450 Grandcamp-Maisy

Plaisance : 06 86 14 83 20