Omaha BeachRésidence Pierre & Vacances Omaha Beach

THE RESIDENCE

The recently-built residence is 4km from the town centre and harbour, in the heart of Omaha Beach Golf Course. It is made up of apartments and houses, each with a balcony or terrace with a view of the golf course. In a 7-hectare park, the residence harmoniously blends in with the Normandy landscape: stone and plaster façades, slate roofs, wooden shutters and dormer windows. The residence has 1indoor and heated swimming pool, a sauna, a petanque area and a table tennis. The public sandy beach “ Omaha Beach” is located at 9 km away.

ACCOMMODATION - 100 APARTMENTS

Typologies of apartments :

• Studio apartment for 4/5 persons
• 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons

Typologies of houses:

• 2 bedroom house for 5/6 persons
• 2 bedroom house for 4 persons + baby

Bunk beds comment
Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.
(Click on "Accommodation" for further information)

10 apartments available for persons of reduced mobility

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

• Golf
• Horse-Riding
• Sea fishing
• Aquatic area
• Sauna
• Bicycle rental
• Petanque grounds

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

• Lounge
• Launderette

GENERAL INFORMATION

Languages spoken: French, English.
Tourist tax payable on site (prices based on summmer 2008)
Price per person per day: € 0,50.

The main reception is open:
• From Sunday to Friday: 8 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Closed on Wednesday
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

THE RESORT

• Located between Grandcamp and Arromanches, in the heart of the Bessin.
• Along one of the D-Day beaches: Omaha Beach.
• Lower Normandy’s leading fishing port.
• Resort with preserved charm.
• A world-famous golf course for the most demanding golfers: Omaha Beach Golf Course, ranked among France’s 50 top golf courses and the top 3 Normandy golf courses.

1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons

approximately 40 m²

Ground floor: Living area with 2 single sofa-beds including 1 with 1 pull-out bed. OR Living area with 1 convertible sofa-bed. 1 bathroom (basin, shower, WC)

Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed. OR 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (200*80) and 1 pull-out bed (180*80). Note: All the 1bedroom 4/5 persons are in duplex.

19 apartments including: 7 studio apartment for 4/5 persons for people with reduced mobility 12 * 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons duplex IN ALL APARTMENTS: - Fully-equipped kitchen area (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, kettle). - 1 bathroom (basin, bath). - Toilet. - Telephone (paying). - Flat screen television. - All bedding arrangements have duvets. - Vacuum cleaner. - Balcony or terrace with garden furniture.

Bunk beds comment : Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old. French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.

1 bedroom house for 4 persons

approximately 45 m² :

Ground floor: Living area with 1 sofa bed double bed.

Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 2 double beds in 200*80 and 1 pull-out bed in 180*80

- Fully-equipped kitchen area (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, kettle, extractor hood). - 1 bathroom (basin, bath). - Toilet seperated on the ground-floor. - Flat screen television with kids channels. - Washing machine and tumble-dryer. - Telephone (paying). - All bedding arrangements have duvets. - Chimney. - Separate storeroom. - Vacuum cleaner.

Bunk beds comment : Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old. French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.

1 bedroom house for 4/5 persons

approximately 41 m²

Ground floor: Living area with 1 convertible sofa-bed. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (200*80) and 1 pull-out bed (180*80).
OR (only 4 houses, subject availabilities and to be mentionned when booking) Ground floor: Living area with 2 single beds (200*80) and 1 pull-out bed (180*80). Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed.

- Fully-equipped kitchen area (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, kettle). - 1 bathroom (basin, bath). - Toilet seperated on the ground-floor and in the bathroom on the 1st floor. - Telephone (paying). - Flat screen television. - All bedding arrangements have duvets. - Vacuum cleaner.

Bunk beds comment : Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old. French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.

2 bedroom house for 5/6 persons

approximately 60 m² :

Ground floor: Living area with 1 pull-out bed.

Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. Additional toilets in the bathroom.

- Fully-equipped kitchen area (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, kettle, extractor hood). - 1 bathroom (basin, bath). - Toilet seperated on the ground-floor. - Flat screen television with kids channels. - Washing machine and tumble-dryer. - Telephone (paying). - All bedding arrangements have duvets. - Chimney. - Separate storeroom. - Vacuum cleaner.

Bunk beds comment : Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old. French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.

2 bedroom house for 5/6 persons

approximately 50 m² : Ground floor: Living area with 1 pull-out bed. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. Additional toilets in the bathroom.

- Fully-equipped kitchen area (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, kettle). - 1 bathroom (basin, bath). - Toilet seperated on the ground-floor and in the bathroom on the 1st floor. - Telephone (paying). - Flat screen television. - All bedding arrangements have duvets. - Vacuum cleaner.

Bunk beds comment : Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old. French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.

3 bedroom house for 7/8 persons

approximately 55 m² :

Ground floor: Living area with 1 pull-out bed. 1 shower room.

Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds.
Note: the houses for people with reduced mobility have an additional toilets in the shower room and a surface area of 70 m².

- Fully-equipped kitchen area (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, kettle, extractor hood). - 1 bathroom (basin, bath). - Toilet seperated on the ground-floor. - Flat screen television with kids channels. - Washing machine and tumble-dryer. - Telephone (paying). - All bedding arrangements have duvets. - Chimney. - Separate storeroom. - Vacuum cleaner.

Bunk beds comment : Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old. French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.

Studio apartment for 4/5 persons

approximately 32 m² : Living area with 2 single sofa-beds including 1 with 1 pull-out bed. 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds.

19 apartments including: 7 studio apartment for 4/5 persons for people with reduced mobility 12 * 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons duplex IN ALL APARTMENTS: - Fully-equipped kitchen area (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, kettle). - 1 bathroom (basin, bath). - Toilet. - Telephone (paying). - Flat screen television. - All bedding arrangements have duvets. - Vacuum cleaner. - Balcony or terrace with garden furniture.

Bunk beds comment : Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old. French Decree No. 95.949 of 25/08/1995.

Omaha Beach Golf Course

Created in 1986, the Omaha Beach Golf Course ranks among France’s top 50 golf courses and the top 3 Normandy golf courses.
This 36-hole facility offers four superb, varied 9-hole golf courses: “La Mer,” “Le Bocage”, “L’Etang” and "Le Manoir".

30 posts including 16 indoors, training bunker, three putting greens and four compact holes.
Omaha Beach Golf Course Club House with bar, restaurant, and lounge.
The residence is located near the departure point for hole 18.

On booking

For these courses, no level is required :

- Adult Introductory Course –15 years old and up: 2 hours a day for 5 days.
- Children’s Introductory Course – 7 to 14 years old: 8 hours a day for 5 days.
- Intensive Course “Carte Verte express” - 7 years old and up: 8 hours a day for 2 to 3 days

These courses include the loan of equipment, practice balls and afternoon admission to the 4-hole “Maxi mini-golf” course next to “La Mer”.
For days’ courses, ask for information directly at the golf course upon arrival.
Green Fees : Special rates for Pierre & Vacances' Clients on booking only.

For sale on site :

To book at the residence before your arrival. Without pre-booking, no availability will be guaranteed and there will be no preferential rates for green fees at last-minute booking.

1-hour introduction to golf with loan of equipment in July and August
Preferential rates for Pierre & Vacances guests.

Information:
Golf d’Omaha Beach - Ferme St Sauveur - 14520 Port en Bessin
Tel : +33 (0)2 31 22 12 12 Fax : +33 (0)2 31 22 12 13 www.omahabeachgolfclub.com

Other activities and leisure amenities

- Children’s playground
- Petanque grounds
- Volleyball court
- Sauna
- Bicycle rental
- Tennis table
- Playstation 2, billard pool and children area (watching DVD) in the reception hall.

Facilities for people with reduced mobility

To be mentioned when booking.

Number of apartments equipped for persons with reduced mobility:
Studio 4/5 persons = 4

Short stay

2 to 6 night stays to enjoy as you want!
Short breaks; the best way to charge your batteries: extra services for your comfort available at all our destinations.
To find out the dates available for short breaks, click on "reserve" and choose your holiday dates.

To make the most of your experience,
Your room is available on the day of your arrival from 2 pm, and you have until noon to vacate it on the day of your departure.

everything is provided for your comfort...
You benefit from the following services: accommodation, beds made up on arrival, bathroom linen, two tea towels and a cleaning products kit, the television, end of stay cleaning.

Description

Explore the world of a small fishing port: the auction, signal station, trawlers, infrastructures, activities and Shipwreck Museum.
5 guided tours are on offer: "in the heart of the Port en Bessin", "the fish auction", "from auctioneer to computer", "visiting the foreshore" (depending on the tides) and "at the shipyard”. A trail with 8 markers takes you on a self-guided walking tour of the harbour and its history, infrastructures and activities

Leisure

Golf: Omaha Beach Golf Club, 27 holes, international.+33 (0)2 31 22 12 12.
Preferential rates for Pierre & Vacances guests.
Water sports and beach bike rental: EOLIA Normandie located on the Omaha Beach at Colleville sur Mer (8 km): land-yachting, catamaran, sea kayaking, wake board ( +33 (0)2 31 22 26 21.
Preferential Rates for Pierre & Vacances guests.
Horse-riding :
- Sully Horse-Riding Centre (4 km): courses for all levels and exam preparation, competitions and rides. + 33 (0)2 31 51 77 43.
Fishing:
- Sea fishing at the port of Port en Bessin. Equipments on sale and personalised advices at the “Comptoir de la Mer”, shop of the maritime cooperative, in Port en Bessin (3km). Tel: +33 (0)2 31 51 16 80.
- In Agy (15 km away), a quiet, verdant site on the banks of the Drôme. Fishing by the day and direct sales. + 33 (0)2 31 21 97 96.
Microlight: microlight flights starting at Courseulles sur Mer (24 km). First flight and flights over the Normandy landing beaches. + 33 (0)2 31 97 21 92.

Shops

All services and shops are 3 km away in the centre of Port en Bessin.

Events

Markets: on Sunday in Port en Bessin, on Wednesday and Saturday in Bayeux.
March: Vine and Gastronomic forum in Caen.

The resort and surrounding area

Bayeux (8km), medieval town: the tapestry (a masterpiece unique in the world), Notre Dame cathedral, Baron Gérard Museum (porcelain, lace and paintings) and General de Gaulle Memorial.
Isigny sur Mer (33km): Tour the facilities of the Isigny Dairy Cooperative, which produces local cheeses.
Caen (35 km): The Abbaye aux Hommes and the Abbaye aux Dames founded by William the Conquerer, the Fine Arts Museum and the Normandy Museum, the Caen Memorial, etc.
D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: wreckage museum in Port en Bessin, the D-Day Museum in Arromanches, Omaha Beach memorial museum in Saint Laurent sur Mer, American cemetery in Colleville sur mer, etc.
Excursions and boat rides to explore the D-Day beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword Beach.

How to get there

By road :

Paris (273 km) — Lyon (738 km) — Bordeaux (674 km)

A13 motorway to Caen, exit 8 “Bayeux, Bessin, Cherbourg”. Continue on the N814, then take the RN13 to Cherbourg direction, and take the 1st Bayeux/Port en Bessin exit.
When arriving in the peripherique, take Port en bessin direction, on the D6. When arriving at Port en Bessin, at the Montgomery roundabout, go on the Bayeux street, town-centre direction. At the 1st traffic light, turn at your left on the "Avenue du Maréchal de Tourville", then at the 2nd traffic light, turn at your left and take the "rue du bourg". Go on until 300 m away and take a small street at your right "rue Lemazurier" which goes to the Pierre & Vacances residence. The Pierre & Vacances residence is situated to the Ohama Beach Golf. You can follow the signs for “Golf d’Omaha Beach”.

Car park
Pierre & Vacances car park:
Free outdoor car park, subject to availability.

By train :

BAYEUX RAILWAY STATION (9 km).

By plane :

CAEN CARPIQUET INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (35 km)

[by car]

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