Blonville-sur-Mer, Seaside commune in Calvados, France.
Blonville-sur-Mer extends across 6.8 square kilometers along the Côte Fleurie coastline, featuring extensive sandy beaches and reaching elevations from 2 to 112 meters above sea level.
The commune received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945 for its residents' courage during World War II and was later reconstructed by architects including Auguste Perret.
Local gastronomy celebrates Norman specialties including Calvados brandy, Camembert cheese, and regional cider, while weekly Friday markets showcase traditional products and local crafts.
The town hall at Place Gaston Lejumel provides administrative services, while the Blonville-sur-Mer-Benerville railway station connects to regional destinations and Deauville airport lies 9 kilometers away.
Notable residents have included Leader Price founder Jean Baud, publisher Gaston Gallimard who first met Marcel Proust here, and businessman Vincent Bolloré who owns a seaside villa.
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