Riva-Bella Beach, Ouistreham
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D-Day Heritage of Ouistreham in One Day
7 attractions · 9h 58min · transit route
Tickets ~€16.5 · Transport ~€3.2
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About Riva-Bella Beach
5-kilometer sandy beach on Normandy's Côte de Nacre (Mother-of-Pearl Coast), forming part of the historic Sword Beach where Allied forces landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944. This was the only D-Day beach where French troops came ashore—177 marines of Commando Kieffer landed here at 7:30 AM and fought to capture the German-fortified casino. The beach features fine golden sand with a gentle slope, making it safe for families.
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Commander Philippe Kieffer led his 177 French marines despite being wounded during the assault. After capturing the fortified casino around 11:00 AM, his commandos marched inland to link up with British paratroopers at Pegasus Bridge by early afternoon—completing a 10-kilometer advance on the first day of the invasion.
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