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Sallenelles
Half a day: walk the Orne estuary, visit the Maison de la Nature, then move on. Not a base.
Sallenelles is a quiet village on the Orne estuary, 20 minutes from Caen. Its main draw is the unspoilt bay and the Maison de la Nature, an exhibit on the local ecosystem. Most visitors stop for a couple of hours on a coastal drive or bike ride.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, muddy paths)
- Airports
- CFR · CDG
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sallenelles17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sallenelles, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCFR Caen–Carpiquet (About 25 km (16 mi); taxi or rent a car.).CFR Caen–Carpiquet (About 16 mi (25 km); taxi or rent a car.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CFR Caen–Carpiquet (About 25 km (16 mi); taxi or rent a car.) · CDG Paris-Charles de Gaulle (About 2.5 h by car or train+bus via Caen.)CFR Caen–Carpiquet (About 16 mi (25 km); taxi or rent a car.) · CDG Paris-Charles de Gaulle (About 2.5 h by car or train+bus via Caen.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sallenelles: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. A car or bike is needed to reach the bay viewpoints and nearby towns. Bus Verts line 20 (Caen–Deauville) stops in Sallenelles but not all services stop.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ouistreham
goDoor to door: 10 min
Car or bike via D514, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Car or bike via D514, about 3.1 mi (5 km)
Ferry port, beach and D-Day museum.
Door to door: 25 min
Car via D514 and N814, about 20 km (12 mi)Car via D514 and N814, about 12 mi (20 km)
Castle, museums, restaurants.
Door to door: 35 min
Car via D514, about 30 km (19 mi)Car via D514, about 19 mi (30 km)
D-Day museum and artificial harbour.
Door to door: 40 min
Car via D514 and N13, about 40 km (25 mi)Car via D514 and N13, about 25 mi (40 km)
Tapestry and cathedral.
Door to door: 50 min
Car via D514, about 45 km (28 mi)Car via D514, about 28 mi (45 km)
Old port and art galleries.
Door to door: 40 min
Car via D514, about 35 km (22 mi)Car via D514, about 22 mi (35 km)
Beach, casino, boardwalk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sallenelles village
A few guesthouses (chambres d'hôtes); book ahead.
Ouistreham
5 km (3.1 mi) east; more hotels and restaurants.3.1 mi (5 km) east; more hotels and restaurants.
Caen
20 min drive; full range of accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- The bay gets muddy: wear waterproof shoes or boots.
- Maison de la Nature hours vary by season: check the official site.
- Bus Verts line 20: not all services stop in Sallenelles; check the timetable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- European emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Verts line 20 Caen–Sallenelles: about €2–4 (≈ US$3–5), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi from Caen: about €35–50 (≈ US$45–60)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon seel voo pleh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sallenelles. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, muddy paths) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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