Camping Portland from the air, with the water park and the Channel on the horizon

Port-en-Bessin · BessinPortland

The La Capricieuse water park from the air, in Luc-sur-Mer

Luc-sur-Mer · Côte de NacreLa Capricieuse

Portland or La Capricieuse?

Two 5-star Yelloh Village campsites from the same family, 30 km apart on the Calvados coast. Here is how to choose the one that suits you.

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One family

Two villages,
two sides of Normandy

Portland and La Capricieuse share the same high standards: upmarket cottages, a water park heated to 30 °C, an award-winning restaurant, a kids’ club included in your stay and the same season, from April to November.

What sets them apart is the landscape around them. Portland covers eleven hectares above the Channel, between Bayeux and Omaha Beach. La Capricieuse lives to the rhythm of a seaside resort on the Côte de Nacre, with the beach at the end of the path and Caen twenty-five minutes away.

30 kmbetween the two campsites

45 minby road, along the coast

40 minfrom Caen to Portland

25 minfrom Caen to La Capricieuse

What stays the same

The same landmarks,
from one campsite to the other

5 stars

Two classified villages, members of the Yelloh Village network

30 °C

A covered, heated water park, from April to November

Kids’ club

For 5 to 12-year-olds, five days a week, included in your stay

Award-winning food

Restaurant and bar, recognised by Yelloh Village

From €80

Per night in a cottage, at either campsite

2026 season: 3 April to 1 November2027 season: 2 April to 7 November

How to choose

Which one is right for you?

Port-en-Bessin · Bessin

Portland

Pools, a lake and cottages among the greenery, with the Channel on the horizon: a large, peaceful park, ten minutes from Bayeux and five kilometres from Omaha Beach.

Choose it if…

you dream of space and sea views from the village
you are coming for Bayeux, Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc
you want the largest water park, 48 m slide included
you want a choice of 18 types of accommodation, including the new cottages of the Taos area

Book at Portland See the accommodation

Luc-sur-Mer · Côte de Nacre

La Capricieuse

Palm trees, sun loungers and heated pools in the heart of a seaside resort: you walk to the beach, towel over your shoulder, and come back for dinner under the fairy lights of the tiki bar.

Choose it if…

you want to walk to the beach, towel over your shoulder
you love the atmosphere of a seaside resort, its promenade and its shops
you plan to visit Caen, Ouistreham or the Côte Fleurie
your children dream of climbing games and bouncy castles

Book at La Capricieuse Discover La Capricieuse

At a glance

The two campsites side by side

	Port-en-BessinPortland	Luc-sur-MerLa Capricieuse
Setting	An 11-hectare park overlooking the Channel, facing the Bessin cliffs	In the heart of a family seaside resort on the Côte de Nacre, shops within walking distance
The sea	Channel views from the village and the rooftop; Omaha Beach 5 km away	Sword Beach 50 m away, the beach at the end of the path
Caen	40 min	18 km, 25 min
Bayeux	9 km, 10 min	35 km, 35 min
D-Day beaches	Omaha Beach 5 km away, Arromanches and the Pointe du Hoc nearby	Sword Beach on the doorstep, Juno Beach 10 min away, Arromanches 35 min away
Water park	2,020 m² heated to 30 °C: indoor pool, 90 m² hot tub, lazy river, 48 m spiral slide, 23 m Nordic pool	1,500 m² heated to 30 °C: large indoor pool, paddling pool at 32 °C, jacuzzi at 31 °C, outdoor swimming pool
Accommodation	18 models: cottages for 4 to 8 people, including the brand-new Taos area, the lake-view cottages and the Nautilhomes	10 options: cottages for 4 to 8 people in 3 flowers, 4 flowers and Premium, pitches with private bathrooms
Prices	From €80 per night	From €80 per night
Children	Club Kids (ages 5-7) and Club Juniors (ages 8-12) five days a week, multisports, playground, bouncy castle	Kids’ club for ages 5-12 five days a week, climbing games, bouncy castles, games arcade, baby zone
Restaurant	Voted Yelloh! Restaurant 2024 and 2025, rooftop facing the sea	Winner of the Yelloh Restaurant Award three years running, tiki atmosphere at the bar
Guest reviews	9.4/10 · Top 5 Yelloh Village in Europe	9.3/10 · Top 10 Yelloh Village in Europe
Season	2026: 3 April to 1 November 2027: 2 April to 7 November	2026: 3 April to 1 November 2027: 2 April to 7 November

Frequently asked questions

Before you choose

How far apart are Portland and La Capricieuse?+

The two campsites are 30 km apart, about 45 minutes by road along the Calvados coast. From Caen, allow 40 minutes to Portland and 25 minutes to La Capricieuse.

Can I combine a stay at both campsites?+

Yes. If you wish, you can follow one stay with another: a few nights at Portland for Bayeux, Omaha Beach and the Bessin cliffs, then a few nights at La Capricieuse for the beach and the Côte de Nacre. Each stay is booked with its own campsite.

Are both campsites 5-star Yelloh Villages?+

Yes. Portland and La Capricieuse are both rated 5 stars and members of the Yelloh Village network, with the same season: from 3 April to 1 November 2026, then from 2 April to 7 November 2027.

Which one should I choose to visit the D-Day beaches?+

Both are well suited. Portland is 5 km from Omaha Beach, near the Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery; La Capricieuse is 50 m from Sword Beach and ten minutes from Juno Beach. For Bayeux and its tapestry, Portland is the closest.

Which one should I choose with young children?+

Both have a kids’ club for 5 to 12-year-olds five days a week, playgrounds and a heated water park with a paddling pool. Portland offers the largest water park and two separate clubs by age; La Capricieuse, the beach within walking distance and the climbing games.

Are the prices the same?+

Cottages start at €80 per night at both campsites. Rates then vary by category, number of people and period: details are on the page for each accommodation.

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Your 5-star stay in Normandy

Bessin or Côte de Nacre, the same high standards await you. And if you still can’t decide, nothing stops you spending a few nights at each: each stay is booked with its own campsite.

Port-en-Bessin · BessinPortlandBook my stay

Luc-sur-Mer · Côte de NacreLa CapricieuseBook my stay