Discover Houlgate

Right at your doorstep. 2 km of fine sand, dramatic tides, sandcastles fit for a Great Wall, lifeguarded in season.

The only beach bar in Houlgate, feet in the sand. A must for sunset drinks. Booking recommended in high season.

Right next to L'Instant Plage. Carousel, fishing-rod game and shaded playground. Kids stay for hours.

Open year-round, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9 am. Daily during school holidays. Don't miss it.

Belle Époque architecture preserved. Restaurant and brasserie open to all.

1 km along the seafront, buggy-friendly. Best at sunset.

FFVL-rated spot, with reliable wind you can monitor from the living room — never miss a session.

Daily 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, wide variety of freshly landed fish.

Listed nature reserve, geological site unique in Europe for its ammonites. Accessible only at low tide.

Every Saturday morning from May to September, the market in the medieval halls of Dives is a must.

Proust's Grand Hôtel, casino gardens, cycling along the dyke. Dinner at Les Hortensias is worth the trip.

The mythical boardwalks, striped parasols, the Trouville fish market. Worth half a day.

Vieux Bassin, Erik Satie's house, cobbled streets. Touristy but beautiful, especially late afternoon.

Beuvron-en-Auge, Pont-l'Évêque, Domaine Dupont distillery. Cider, calvados, Camembert AOP.

Ouistreham (Sword), Arromanches, Omaha. Caen Memorial for the historical context. A full day minimum.

Spectacular view over the Seine estuary. Easily combined with Honfleur.