Goustranville: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Goustranville lies between the Dives marshes and the Norman bocage countryside, about 10 minutes from Cabourg. Those who choose Goustranville as their destination can combine their stay with plans to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

Walks through the Dives marshes in Goustranville offer the opportunity to experience the local flora and fauna. In the wider regional area lies Plage de Cabourg, a beach. Plage du Temple and Plage du Casino, also beaches, are located nearby. Plage de Riva Bella is also part of the wider surrounding area.

Culture and History

The Church of Notre-Dame in Goustranville dates back to the 12th century. In the hamlet of Saint-Clair stands a manor house built from Caen stone. Le Manoir is a half-timbered building characteristic of the architecture of the Auge area.

In the lead-up to the liberation, Goustranville was the scene of fighting on 19 and 20 August 1944 during the Battle of Normandy.

In the immediate vicinity of Goustranville lies Château de Cricqueville-en-Auge, a château. Château de Béneauville, also a château, and Abbaye Saint-Martin, a historic site, are located nearby. Château de Bénouville, a château, is also located in the wider regional area.

Events

In Goustranville, CIRALE is an international reference centre for equine health. CIRALE regularly organises events for veterinarians, equestrian industry professionals and the general public.

The second edition of Les Ruralies will take place on 29 August 2026 at Goustranville town hall. Les Ruralies features a market of local producers and creative professionals.

More local pages: Saint-Contest, Saonnet, Courtonne-Les-Deux-Églises, Pont-L'évêque, Mittois, Castilly, Vicques, Gonneville-Sur-Mer

To the higher-level travel overview: Calvados.