Explore... the Côte Fleurie - the Flower Coast
Visit the Côte Fleurie and its famous casinos, horse races, thalassotherapy, golf, beaches. The Côte Fleurie is an animate resort on the Norman coast.
You will be seduced by the charm of these resorts and their XIXth century villas: Deauville, Cabourg, Trouville-sur-Mer, Houlgate. Deauville and its famous planks between cabins beaches and shores, its seaside villas. Don’t miss Cabourg, the 'Romantic', Honfleur, the 'Impressionist', with its art galleries, its old harbour and its alleys, a source of inspiration for artists.
For nature lovers, the 'Marais de la Dives' (swamp), the the 'falaises des vaches noires' (cliffs between Houlgate and Villers). Don’t miss the Park Caloust Gulbenkian: a quiet place on the heights of Mount Canisy full of rare species close to Deauville.
Explore... the 'Côte de Nacre' and Bessin beachesDiscover the history of June 1944 landing through museums ans spots : Courseulles-sur-Mer (Juno Beach), Ouistreham (museum of the landing of No. 4 Commando), Douvres-la-Délivrande radar, American military cemetry in Colleville-sur-Mer, Arromanches, Pointe du Hoc.
Only 15 minutes from Caen, have a break on the seaside and enjoy leisures of the Côte de Nacre resorts: hammam and thalasso in Luc-sur-Mer, the Thalazur of Ouistreham, fitness, relaxation.
Enjoy sandy beaches in Ouistreham, Luc-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Saint Laurent-sur-Mer, Asnelles. Calvados beaches offer all sailing facilities. At the time of high tides, shells, shrimps and crabs wait for you on the Côte de Nacre beaches. Sport lovers will enjoy sea kayaking, sand yachting, speed sail in the Côte de Nacre.
For a walk on the wild side, explore the 'Pointe du Siège' near Ouistreham. You will discover a protected natural site.
Throughout the year, lots of cultural events are organized: week of jazz in Villers-sur-mer, romantic film festival in Cabourg, Asian and American film festivals in Deauville, local fairs, street animations and the weekly markets.