Why visit Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer?
What is there to do in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer and how can you get there without a car? Here is the essential information, seen by chauffeurs who drive the route every week.
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer lines its Belle Époque villas along a lively sea wall. A family-friendly resort on the Côte de Nacre, perfect for those with children.
Located in the Calvados department, about 250 km from Paris and 140 km from Rouen, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer is just as suitable for a day trip as it is for a weekend. The town is easy to get around once you are there: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that need to be planned.
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer’s highlights
- 1. The promenade sea wall
- 2. The D-Day landing beach
- 3. The Belle Époque villas
The best time to visit: Summer on the promenade.
A day in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, hour by hour
| 9:00 AM | Pick-up at your address in a private car, coffee on board, expected arrival 2 hours 40 minutes later. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | First visit: the promenade sea wall. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in the town centre, Norman specialities and regional products. |
| 3:00 PM | The D-Day landing beach. |
| 5:00 PM | The Belle Époque villas. |
| 7:00 PM | Return journey to your address, Paris, or the airport, with your chauffeur waiting at the agreed meeting point. |
Getting to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer without a car: what is actually available
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer is not served by any direct railway line. Travellers without a car rely on regional buses, the schedules of which are based on local needs rather than Parisian trains or flight arrivals. A car with a chauffeur removes this last hurdle: you leave at the time of your choosing and arrive right at the door, luggage included.
Prices start from 305 € in a saloon to Paris, and 370 € in a 7-seater van. The price is firm and shared between all passengers in the vehicle: for three or four people, the comparison with train tickets and a taxi for the final leg of the journey heavily works in our favour.
How to get to — and leave — Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer is located approximately 250 km from Paris and 140 km from Rouen, which is a 2-hour 40-minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a chauffeur, the journey is made in one go, from your address to your hotel, starting from 305 € in a saloon and 370 € in a 7-seater van, price for the entire vehicle.
To airports from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, count on 330 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 325 € for Orly. On your return, the chauffeur will greet you in the arrivals hall with a sign and track your flight in real-time.
Good to know before you leave
- Pack comfortable shoes: the sea wall and beach are best explored on foot.
- Book your visits and tables in advance during the high season.
- Parking is often full at the weekend: being dropped off saves you from driving around for half an hour.
- The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is warmer than an umbrella against the sea breeze.
- The last trains leave early: check the return time before booking a dinner.
Communes served around Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
We do not just stop in the centre of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer: hotels, holiday cottages, reception venues, businesses, and surrounding villages are served at the same per-kilometre rate. Here are the most popular destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.
- Courseulles-sur-Mer → Paris Shuttle — Calvados, approximately 15 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. What to see in Courseulles-sur-Mer
- Luc-sur-Mer → Paris Shuttle — Calvados, approximately 2 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. What to see in Luc-sur-Mer
- Arromanches-les-Bains → Paris Shuttle — Calvados, approximately 5 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. What to see in Arromanches-les-Bains
- Douvres-la-Délivrande → Paris Shuttle — Calvados, approximately 5 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. What to see in Douvres-la-Délivrande
- Ouistreham → Paris Shuttle — Calvados, approximately 5 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. What to see in Ouistreham
- Port-en-Bessin-Huppain → Paris Shuttle — Calvados, approximately 10 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. What to see in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
Taxi, private hire (VTC) or private shuttle in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer?
Many travellers search for a “Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer taxi” when they actually need a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the amount depends on the traffic; a private hire (VTC) service like Navette Privée announces the fare upon booking and never changes it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.
- Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer taxi: convenient for a short trip in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
- Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer private hire (VTC): booked at the time of your choosing, known chauffeur, confirmed vehicle, fixed fare.
- Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer airport shuttle: 330 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 325 € to Orly, 305 € to Paris city centre in a saloon, tolls and luggage included.
For an early morning departure, a late-night return, or a Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer – Paris trip with luggage, a private shuttle is often less expensive than a metered taxi, and always less stressful than a train with connections. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response in a few minutes.
Book your trip to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
We drive to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer all year round, including Sundays and public holidays. A 4:00 AM departure or a return after midnight is no problem: just let us know the time.
- Bottled water and chargers on board
- Professional chauffeur, recent and air-conditioned vehicle
- Card payment, cash, bank transfer or company invoice
- Written quote for groups and companies