ChurchHistoric SiteMonument
Saint-Samson Church, Ouistreham
Ouistreham›Calvados›Normandy›Northern France›France
4.3(375 reviews)
45min
45min
Free Entry
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D-Day Heritage of Ouistreham in One Day
7 attractions · 9h 58min · transit route
Saint-Samson ChurchLe Grand Bunker - Atlantic Wall MuseumRiva-Bella Beach
Estimated cost: €19.7 for 1 person
Tickets ~€16.5 · Transport ~€3.2
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About Saint-Samson Church
This Norman Romanesque church dates from the 12th and 13th centuries, built on the site of an earlier wooden church destroyed during Viking raids. Dedicated in 1180 by Abbess Jeanne de Coulonces, its architecture was inspired by the great abbeys of Caen. The imposing lantern tower served multiple purposes throughout history: religious sanctuary, lighthouse for sailors, and defensive watchtower over the Orne estuary.
Saint-Samson Church — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Open daily09:00 - 18:00
Combine with 6 nearby attractions for a full day
From €19.7 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
In 1082, William the Conqueror and his wife Mathilde donated the church's patronage to the Abbaye aux Dames in Caen as part of a barony. This connection to Norman royalty explains the unusual richness and size of what is essentially a rural parish church.
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Le Grand Bunker - Atlantic Wall Museum
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Historic SiteMuseumWar Memorial+1 more
4.5(6,875)
~1h 15min