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Barfleur

📍 Caen, France · Kiteboarding spot

Barfleur is a kiteboarding spot near Caen in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, NW wind.

CountryFrance
Nearest townCaen
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE, NW
Coordinates49.6739, -1.2644

About Barfleur

Choppy or up to medium waves.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Barfleur offers open ocean conditions with NE, NW wind, launching from ocean.

How do I get to Barfleur?

Take N13 (E46 or E3) to Valognes. From here take D902 northeast to Quettehou and keep driving north until you get to Barfleur.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Barfleur?

8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.