Normandy – Merville-Franceville
Wing
Kite
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
A big sandy beach at the mouth of the Orne near Caen, next to Ouistreham. The large tidal range creates shallow areas with perfectly flat to choppy water and a strong current; south-westerlies are slightly offshore but accelerated. A kite zone applies from mid-June to mid-September between the Orne and the town.
Water
Flat water
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Suited for
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Map
49.29, -0.23
Source: se.kiteforum.com · checked 2026-09-25
Map
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