Villers-sur-Mer is a coastal commune located in the Calvados department, within the Normandy region of northwestern France.
Location
The town lies on the Normandy shoreline of the English Channel. Its position on the coast has shaped Villers-sur-Mer’s character as a small seaside community with links to maritime activities and coastal tourism.
Administrative status
As a French municipality, Villers-sur-Mer is governed at the communal level and forms part of the departmental structure of Calvados. The larger regional authority is Normandy; prior to the 2016 territorial reform, the area belonged to the former Basse-Normandie region.
Further information
- For a general explanation of local government in France, see the entry on communes.
- Details about the department and regional context are available through the Calvados department and the Normandy region.
- Context on the country can be found via the France overview.