Domaine Les Prairies de la Mer is open from 15 March to 15 November.
In order to guarantee your safety as well as that of our team, we set up a secure Check in / Check out.
In order to guarantee a delay in ventilation of the rental and disinfection, the arrival and departure times must be respected.
Check-in from 3pm and check-out before 10am. The inventory will be carried out by our team. Remember to make an appointment the day before at the reception. Your deposit will be returned to you within 15 days.
For rent
Sheets, pillowcases and towels are not provided, in case of forgetfulness, we offer sheets kits for rent at reception.
Check-in possible from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
For a late arrival, contact us at + 33 2.31.97.61.61 to confirm the approximate time of your arrival.
We will give you the instructions so that we can welcome you in the best conditions.
If your late arrival is unexpected, you can contact the person on duty at + 33 6.08.64.38.35.
For rent : check-in from 3pm
In order to regulate the attendance of the reception, we thank you for presenting yourself to one person per stay for the arrival procedures.
To shorten the arrival formalities, remember to check-in online.
You are allowed to enter the campsite and park your car on your pitch. If you have a second vehicle, parking outside the campsite is at your disposal.
A deposit of 250 € for the mobile home and its equipment, as well as a deposit of 80 € for cleaning, will be requested upon delivery of the keys. Please prepare them in advance in 2 separate checks. If you do not have a checkbook, we can make an imprint of your credit card upon arrival.
Find John, Administrative Manager and Juliet, receptionist, at the campsite reception. From your booking to your stay, they are at your disposal to advise you and make your stay a dream holiday!
Patrick, Technical Manager accompanied by his team Laurent, Charlie and Christophe to repair and maintain the campsite and its infrastructure throughout the season.
Patience, we will soon introduce you to our team for this 2024 season!
Patience, we will soon introduce you to our team for this 2024 season!
Patience, we will soon introduce you to our team for this 2024 season!
Chase, our house fairy maintains the common areas and mobile homes all year round
In a process of Waste Reduction, we have made some changes to the mobile homes.
We no longer put disposable mattress pads in the rooms, they have been replaced by full mattress protectors. They are already installed, our services disinfect them each time customers leave. When you leave, we thank you for leaving them in place.
In the same spirit, we have replaced disposable welcome kits with Sustainable solutions :
In 2024, we are setting up the sorting of "bio waste" (or food waste), in order to help you do the Waste sorting You will find:
To welcome you, the team at the Mirabel les Prairies de la Mer campsite offers you an apple juice, produced on the Sapinière farm in Normandy.
You will also find some local products at the small grocery store at the reception.
We wish you a very pleasant stay at the Campsite!
You will find below the rules of procedure of the campsite Les Prairies de la Mer****
A digital inventory is attached. Please let us know if anything is missing from your mobile home within 48 hours of your arrival.
We will take care of making a restocking for you.
In case of technical problems, you can report it to our team by filling out the questionnaire below or by informing the reception directly.
The reception desk is open every day except Sunday, from 9h to 12h and from 14h to 18h. (see high season schedules).
You will find all the tourist information, information on the campsite, the sale of wi-fi tickets, laundry tokens, gas bottles, some drinks, postcards and products bearing the image of the campsite (mug, beach towel, bag, key ring, …).
Above all, do not remain without answers to your questions. A little annoyance, we are here to answer it and to solve all your inconveniences!
The snack bar is open every day from 27 June to 28 August 2020 in takeaways or you have the option to eat on the terrace of the Paillote outdoors or below in case of bad weather.
The snack bar is open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 15h to 22h and Tuesday and Thursday from 15h to 23h. Check our maps and if you wish you can book at + 33 2 52 56 98 10.
Every Wednesday evening, two pizza purchased = third (33cm) free!
Every Thursday from 19:00 to 21:00 we offer a takeaway menu (food only) or (+ dessert) in take-away only. On request we can deliver to mobile home! (Free service).
The theme of the evening changes weekly, check with the restaurant team if you have questions or reservations (reservations possible until Wednesday evening imperatively).
Meals theme Thursday, July 9: Moules frites
Have your bread and pastries delivered directly to your mobile home by the trivacyclette.
The kids' club is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00, from July 3 to September 1.
Every Saturday we publish the Kids' Club planning for the following week
It is posted in several places in the campsite and online. Registrations are made for the week on Monday morning from 9:45 to 10:00 with the animators (forecast for the week according to availability) and within the limit of 9 children maximum per animator. For Wednesday arrivals, check with reception.
You will find your animators, for sports games, creative activities, outings to our local partners, and many other surprises!
Each child must come equipped with his water bottle marked with his name. Activities take place under the hut or outdoors depending on the schedule and weather.
Have a good time!
All summer, find here the schedule of animations and evenings teen / adults.
Come and share a moment of conviviality with our team!
In summer, from 22:00 to 06:00 we have a night supervisor that you can contact for all types of problems at + 33 7.66.02.66.58
You will find a Emergency grocery store!# within the reception as well as Local products!#.
The campsite has a laundry area with washing machine and dryer.
Washing token : 5 €
Drying token : 2.50 €
Laundry pod : 1 €
Chips and laundry are to be collected at the reception.
Your vehicle is too busy for your holidays and you do not have the space to take your sheets? Don't worry, we offer bed linen kits for your stay.
Double bed : 15 €
Single bed : 12 €
Travelling with a baby? Know that our campsite offers everything you need to rent to spend a holiday with your children!
The kit includes a a travel cot, a high chair and a bathtub : 3 €/day
Would you like to share a convivial meal during your holidays? We offer planchas to pick up at the reception.
Plancha : 3 €/day
Some board games as well as outdoor games (molkky, Breton puck, ball, ping-pong racket) are on loan at reception.
The campsite reception provides you with an adult and children's library.
It works as a deposit, you can take home the book you have chosen, but also deposit it available to other readers.
The indoor aquatic area is open April to October (depending on weather conditions)
The outdoor aquatic area is open from mid-May to mid-September (depending on weather conditions)
In July and August, the swimming pool is open from 10am to 7pm
Outside July and August, the swimming pool is open from 10am to 6pm
Wifi is extra, a ticket is to be collected at the reception.
1 hour : 3 €
1 day : 5 €
2 days : 8 €
1 week : 16 €
2 weeks : 25 €
1 month : 35 €
8 months : 120 €
Family Package (4 connections) 1 week : 30 €
You will find garbage bins in the garbage room located next to the reception.
The glasses are to be deposited in the container provided for this purpose on the outdoor parking in front of the campsite.
Our animal friends are welcome in our campsite and we provide you with droppings bags at the entrance of the campsite.
Category 1 and 2 dogs are prohibited
The vaccination card will be requested upon arrival (rabies vaccination is mandatory in the campsite)
Animals must be kept on a leash and must never be left alone on your pitch.
On request, assistance is provided to people with reduced mobility.
A mobile home for PRM is available for rent subject to availability.
Also, a badge is provided on request at the reception for anyone who needs access to the toilets for people with reduced mobility.
Our permanent reception teams are trained to welcome people with reduced mobility.
A contemporary building created within the walls of William the Conqueror's ducal castle houses the Caen Museum of Fine Arts, in the capital of Calvados.
From the 14th century to the present day, around 350 paintings provide a complete overview of European painting. The French, Italian, Flemish and Dutch collections spanning the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as a unique set of etchings, make it one of France's most important museums.
The collections covering the 16th and 17th century include Perugino, Veronese, Tintoretto, Poussin, Champaigne, Rubens and Ruysdael; for the 18th century, Boucher, Rigaud and Tiepolo; for the 19th century, Romantic and Realist painters such as Courbet, Delacroix and Géricault, Impressionists like Monet and Boudin; then Cubists and contemporaries such as Braque, Dufy and Soulages.
Don't miss the prints room, with a total of around 50,000 works making up the Mancel Collection, and an extensive programme of activities for adults, families and young people.
To round off the visit, a walk in the sculpture park is a must, to see masterpieces by Rodin, Bourdelle, Marta Pan, Huang Yong Ping and Alain Kirili.
Come face to face with history at the Mémorial de Caen! Inaugurated in 1988 and part of the International Network of Museums for Peace, the Mémorial, located on Esplanade Eisenhower in Caen, a martyr city that was almost totally destroyed by bombings in the Second World War, is a 20th-century history museum dedicated to peace.
From the origins of the Second World War to the Cold War, from the Holocaust to the Battle of Normandy, and from the end of the Second World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the museum explores the world before and after 1945. The bloody events of the century are analysed using documents, photos and archive footage, as well as historical artefacts that once belonged to civilians or soldiers.
What events paved the way for the Second World War? How did people live under the Occupation? What forms of resistance and repression were there? The Mémorial de Caen aims to answer all these questions.
Its focus on education makes it a first-rate museum for teaching the younger generations and passing on the duty of remembrance.
Good to know: the Mémorial also organises guided tours of the D-Day beaches, including Omaha Beach, Le Hoc headland, the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and Arromanches artificial harbour.
The prefecture of Calvados and capital of the former region of Basse-Normandie, the city of Caen suffered serious damage during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. This certified City of Art and History nonetheless has some first-rate architectural reminders of its splendid past.
It's worth taking the time to admire its built heritage. The Men's Abbey, or Abbey of St. Stephen of Caen, was founded by William the Conqueror to obtain the Vatican's pardon for his marriage to a distant cousin, the Princess of Flanders. The prestigious and imposing structure was begun in the 11th century in the Romanesque style, and was completed in the 13th century in the Gothic style. It combines both architectural styles with elegance and harmony, forming an aesthetically remarkable whole. The Ladies' Abbey, built between 1060 and 1080 at the request of Queen Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, was the female equivalent of the Men's Abbey. The Church of the Trinity, a beautiful example of the Romanesque style with a choir where Queen Matilda was laid to rest, is its highlight.
Caen Castle, residence of the Dukes of Normandy, is another of the city's main attractions. Built in the 11th century, also by the illustrious William the Conqueror, it was a real fortress during the Hundred Years War. It was restored after being seriously damaged during the Second World War, and now encompasses the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Normandy, the Exchequer Hall, the Church of St. George, and a garden of medicinal plants. Its wall walk offers a lovely view of the city and ramparts.
The Caen Memorial Museum, Centre for History and Peace, inaugurated in 1988 by President François Mitterrand, is an international educational and cultural centre built to commemorate the Battle of Normandy. With 5,600 m² of permanent exhibitions, its rooms boasting every modern technology evoke the period from 1918 to the present day, with a particular focus on the Second World War and the post-war era. In the city's must-see museum, you can watch D-Day unfold on a giant screen, as it was experienced by both sides, and admire the gallery of famous Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Within the castle and the sculpture park, a contemporary building houses the Museum of Fine Arts, containing one of France's biggest collections of European paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. There you can admire works from France, Italy, Holland and Flanders.
Caen offers many other gems, such as the Escoville mansion, a superb Renaissance house built in the 16th century by a rich lord, and now housing the Tourist Office. You can also admire the Church of St. Peter and its many sculptures, the Botanical Garden (Jardin des Plantes), home to many rare specimens at the heart of the city, or the "Vaugueux" quarter where Edith Piaf's family lived. And be sure to take the time to stroll around the medieval streets or the lovely marina in the city centre.
In the mid-19th century, Cabourg in Calvados was a simple fishing and farming village. The visionary project of a Parisian businessman, Henri Durand-Morimbau, transformed it into a sought-after seaside resort. The architect from Caen he called upon, Paul Leroux, designed a plan for the town reminiscent of a Greco-Roman theatre. The resort, which opened in 1855, enjoyed rapid expansion thanks to the fashion for sea bathing and was given a boost by the establishment of the Société des Bains de Mer, created to welcome people taking the waters and holiday-makers.
Wealthy people and celebrities bought superb villas there, which can still be admired today. The delightfully quaint Cabourg Casino has kept all the charm of the 1900s. Facing the sea, the legendary Grand Hôtel was made famous by Marcel Proust, who was a regular and had a room reserved for him there between 1907 and 1914. It exudes a charming, old-world atmosphere.
Overlooking one of Normandy's most beautiful beaches, which stretches for four kilometres, the Marcel Proust promenade reveals the town's Belle Époque architecture to visitors. You can admire the beautiful houses and many flowerbeds. For Cabourg has also earned two flower-related certifications and is full of parks and gardens. The town shows off its floral know-how in spring each year, during the Garden en Fleurs weekend.
The racecourse is another heritage gem of this town in Pays d'Auge. Its ultra-modern facilities and night-time trotting races during the summer attract equestrian enthusiasts all year round.
Renowned cultural events are held every year in Cabourg, including the Cabourg mon Amour music festival and the Cabourg Film festival.
Beuvron-en-Auge, the former fiefdom of the Harcourt family, is listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, and is surely one of the most charming in Pays d'Auge! You can take an enjoyable stroll on its streets, admiring its perfectly restored half-timbered houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, and the delightful manors dotted about the surrounding countryside.
The village is remarkable for its unique central square with its timber-framed covered market, surrounded by beautiful half-timbered houses. The superb Vieux Manoir from the 16th century, with a timber frame and carved beams, is the best-known of these buildings. The old Boule d'Or inn, built in the 18th century, is another must-see.
A space for craft trades containing artisans' workshops has been set up in the old school. A ceramist, a carpenter, a cutler and a porcelain painter can be found there.
Beuvron-en-Auge is located on the Cider Route, 40 kilometres of landscapes and local heritage including stud farms, castles and Norman manors. From Clermont Chapel, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Dives Valley and the surrounding hills.
The first museum designed to commemorate 6 June 1944 and the Battle of Normandy, the D-Day Museum in Arromanches-les-Bains opened in 1954.
Built opposite the still visible remains of the artificial harbour built for the D-Day landings, the museum tells the story of the Allied forces' arrival, known as Operation Overlord, and describes how Arromanches harbour worked.
In the night of 5 to 6 June 1944, the first parachute drops preceded the arrival of a fleet of around 5,000 Allied ships on the Norman coasts, from which 130,000 American, British and Canadian soldiers disembarked. One by one, at a cost of very heavy losses, the strategic targets were reached: Bénouville Bridge, Pegasus Bridge, the Merville battery and Sainte-Mère-Église. The Battle of Normandy had begun. The D-Day Museum tells the whole story of this great page in history, and gives an idea of the logistical challenge that was the Allied forces' D-Day adventure on the beaches of Normandy, including the construction of the artificial harbour, which was carried over the sea in pieces and assembled in front of Arromanches. This masterpiece of engineering played a key role in victory in Europe.
In the heart of Normandy, the Bayeux Tapestry Museum, along with the Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum and the Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History, is one of the three sites of the Bayeux Museum brand, designed to tell the story of the town.
Almost 70 metres long and 50 centimetres high, the famous 11th-century tapestry tells the epic story of the conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, before his accession to the English throne following the Battle of Hastings.
Housed in the former Grand Seminary, this masterpiece of Romanesque art, sometimes called "Queen Matilda's Tapestry", also tells the story of life in medieval Europe. This perfectly preserved piece of cloth, which weighs no less than 350 kilos, has been listed on the UNESCO "Memory of the World" register since 2007. In late 2025, this exceptional exhibit will be relocated to a new, purpose-built museum building.
An audioguide in 16 languages, along with a commentary adapted for youngsters, helps people understand its history and how it was made. As well as the scenes depicted in wool yarn on this piece of linen, the museum also tells its story through a permanent exhibition and a film.
The medieval town of Bayeux, in Calvados, is one of the few towns in the area to have been spared during the bombings of 1944. Its historic centre is therefore remarkably well preserved, and today visitors can enjoy the treasures of an authentic heritage. The centre of Bessin's capital reveals old cobbled streets lined with ancient timber-framed houses and elegant mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Tourist Office provides an itinerary so visitors don't miss any of this exceptional architectural heritage.
The Bayeux tapestry, known as Queen Matilda's tapestry, is an integral part of the town's identity and occupies the whole of the William the Conqueror Centre. This fresco embroidered in the 11th century with wool thread, 70 metres long and 50 centimetres tall, depicts the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy. This thousand-year-old masterpiece, which was initially intended to adorn the newly built cathedral, is now listed on UNESCO's "Memory of the World" register.
In Old Bayeux, the Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, dating from the 11th century, is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in France and is the pride of the town. It combines the various styles of the three centuries in which it was built, and is particularly remarkable for its beautiful façade with five portals adorned with sculptures, its vast nave and its carillon that rings every quarter of an hour. It was consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William the Conqueror and his wife Matilda.
In Bayeux, culture is also a priority. The Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History displays some beautiful collections of art and local crafts, and the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy presents a fascinating exhibition about the military operations of 1944. At the Lace Conservatory, you can learn about a centuries-old skill which was initiated by the Sisters of Providence in the 17th century and eventually fell out of favour in the 1950s.
Visitors can take a detour via the British Military Cemetery, the final resting place of over 4,000 Commonwealth soldiers who gave their lives to liberate France. As for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, they can stroll along the charming path by the River Aure, or discover the weeping beech tree, classified as a Remarkable Tree, on a walk around the botanical garden in Bayeux.
The lace-making tradition in Bayeux goes back over 300 years. The town developed its reputation around the bobbin lace technique, which became an industry in the 19th century. By buying a lace factory in 1829 and opening a shop in Paris, the Lefébure family made the town prosperous. At that time, there were about twenty companies employing nearly 15,000 lace-makers, making Bayeux one of the most important production centres in Europe.
The fineness of its white or black silk, which was used to decorate the clothes of elegant women with ruffles or braids, made Bayeux bobbin lace part of the local heritage. However, from 1870 onwards, mechanical production took over from artisanal, manual lace-making.
This centuries-old skill is showcased at the Lace Conservatory, in the town's historic centre, which displays various specimens of Bayeux lace. Discovery workshops are available, with the aim of keeping this traditional technique alive and passing it on.
In Bayeux, Calvados, not far from the D-Day beaches, you can visit the leading museum about the Battle of Normandy, from its beginnings to the end of August 1944.
As they fought to restore freedom to Europe, the Allied armies had to drive back the enemy and forge a path to liberate the capital, an aim which they achieved on 25 August, at a cost of very heavy civilian and military losses.
With a display and a themed trail in chronological order designed for all audiences, the museum tells the story of these two-and-a-half months of strategic fighting.
There is an explanatory film for visitors, who can also see period objects, cannons, handguns, machines and military costumes from various army corps.
A must-see museum, to be combined with a visit to the D-Day Museum in Arromanches-les-Bains or the Mémorial de Caen, before going to discover the D-Day beaches.
The seaside resort of Deauville, on the Flower Coast, owes its international fame to the American film festival, which makes it an unmissable cultural hub. Yet there is far more to its brand image than this annual gathering for stars of the silver screen.
This town in Calvados has other distinctive symbols, starting with its huge, sandy beach, brightened up by parasols in five colours which enchant photographers from all countries. The beach is next to the famous Les Planches promenade, a listed historic monument (Monument historique) which runs alongside the Art Deco-style Pompeian Baths, inspired by designs from Antiquity and created by the architect Charles Adda. This iconic place is enhanced by the famous beach huts, created by the same architect in 1923 and named after American actors.
Its charming villas, including the villa Strassburger, the most characteristic of the Belle Époque villas, but also its prestigious hotels, luxury boutiques, thalassotherapy centre and casino complete the picture of this resort, which is certainly associated with high society, but whose glamorous and romantic character is undeniable. Even Trouville-Deauville station, built in the neo-Norman style and listed as a historic monument since 2010, stands out for its two frescoes created in 1932 and its red and yellow paving stones.
The town boasts many green spaces, such as the Lais de Mer park, a vast expanse on the edge of the beach with a playground and a "garden of hearts" dedicated to lovers, but also the Rives de la Touques park, a verdant promenade created on the riverbank; the inter-communal leisure park and its 11 hectares with various areas and playgrounds; the sublime Calouste Gulbenkian park, created by a talented landscape gardener, or the Greenway (Voie Verte) which connects the town centres of Saint-Arnoult and Deauville.
The town is also a major centre for equestrianism, with its prestigious Deauville-Clairefontaine racecourse, inaugurated in 1864, which is one of the leading racecourses in France and organises numerous flat races. The seaside resort also hosts the famous Deauville International Polo Club (world polo championship), and hosts yearling sales and sailing regattas...
In the Flower Coast hinterland, spanning the departments of Calvados, Orne and Eure, lies a place of rolling meadows and beautiful, characterful villages. Lovers of authentic nature will be thrilled by these pastoral and peaceful landscapes, especially in the spring, when the apple trees are in blossom. Farms, houses and timber-framed manors are scattered across these unspoilt lands, making up a charming picture.
The elegant square in Beuvron-en-Auge, certified as one of the country's most beautiful villages under the "Plus beau village de France" label, features typical Norman houses arranged around a superbly restored covered market. Its old manor is the most characteristic building, with its turret, corbelled construction and carved beams.
Another must-see is Crèvecoeur-en-Auge Castle, a magnificent medieval site surrounded by water. This well-preserved building, a unique example of a small rural seigniory, is remarkable for its harmonious set of fortifications, made up of the chapel and timber-framed farmyard buildings, including the dovecote.
The unmissable Saint-Germain-de-Livet Castle is a medieval gem of Pays d'Auge, being part timber-framed manor, part Renaissance house with glazed bricks. This castle surrounded by a moat is typical of the local architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries. Breuil-en-Auge Castle is also worth a visit, with its beautiful building where renowned eau-de-vie is made.
Pays d'Auge also owes its reputation to its gastronomic heritage: its flagship products are cider, calvados and cheeses made with milk from the cows you see grazing peacefully in the meadows. Normandy's cheese producers put all their know-how and passion into making Camembert, Pont-l'Évêque and Livarot.
There are many places of interest in the area, such as Coupesarte manor, a magnificent 16th-century private residence and listed historic monument, whose exterior you can admire; Saint-Pierre-en-Auge and its centuries-old market held on Monday mornings in a magnificent hall built by the monks of the Benedictine abbey, as well as the view of the Touques valley that can be contemplated at Beaumont-en-Auge; the Church of Montreuil-en-Auge in the middle of the orchards; Le Bais manor, in Cambremer, and its superb timber-framed dovecote; the marvellous Le Kinnor Castle in Fervaques, a listed historic monument… The list is long, and those are just a few of the sights to see… The horse-breeding tradition, with its thoroughbred farms, is also clear to see in this area, which has many stud farms.
The Château de Vendeuvre, surrounded by a magnificent landscaped park of 14 hectares, is a beautiful 18th-century residence that has kept its original furniture and décor. It uses automata to recreate the life of an aristocratic family during that period. The amazing collection of dog kennels cannot fail to astonish children and grown-ups alike.
The French formal gardens, created during the 18th century, are adorned with "surprise" fountains and water features, associated with ancient tales and each one named more poetically than the one before it: Chinese bridge, temple of serenity, tortoise cascade, fountain of the muses... Restored from 1970 onwards, the garden is dotted with surprises: a shell grotto, mazes, a suspended reflecting pool, a 300-year-old plane tree, and topiary hedges made up of elegantly structured shrubs. In the distance, you can make out the hills of Pays d'Auge.
The Museum of Miniature Furniture, another of the château's curiosities, has an exhibition of over 800 small pieces of furniture and thousands of decorative art objects from the 16th century to 1930. This unusual museum, unique in the world, is the result of Countess Elyane de Vendeuvre's passion for furniture since the age of 7, when she noticed a small 18th-century writing desk at an aunt's house.
It was in Falaise, at the heart of Normandy, that the illustrious local figure of William the Conqueror was born in 1027. The ducal castle, where he was born and around which the town expanded in the Middle Ages, is the emblem of the town. Perched on a rocky crag, the imposing fortress and listed historic monument was built from the 10th century onwards. You can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the period, with its three keeps and ramparts flanked by towers, models of war machines and other weapons of the time, as well as its new exhibition based on 3D digital technologies, which takes visitors back in time through 1,000 years of history.
Falaise was an economic powerhouse in the region, with craft activities such as drapery or hosiery, supported by the big local fairs. Although war took its toll on the area, its rich heritage includes other gems to admire. On a walk around, you can discover four churches, the main one being that of the Trinity, a 13th-century Gothic building, and some beautiful mansions that add to the town's charm.
There are several museums for visitors to take in some culture. The Falaise Memorial, dedicated to civilians during the Second World War, will show you what everyday life was like for the people of Normandy between 1939 and the Battle of Normandy, in 1944. At the Museum of Automata, Automates Avenue, 300 specimens come to life before visitors' very eyes in a magical display set in a recreation of the streets of Paris.
The capital of Pays d'Auge and one of the oldest towns in Normandy, Lisieux is above all famous for St. Thérèse, a religious figure who continues to shape the town's identity. Born in 1873, deceased in Lisieux at the age of 24 and canonised in 1925, Marie-Françoise Thérèse Martin was considered, in the words of Pius X, as "the greatest saint of modern times". The basilica erected in her honour to contain her relics attracts some 600,000 visitors every year.
As the number two pilgrimage town in France, after Lourdes, Lisieux invites you to discover its rich religious heritage, with its unmissable Basilica of St. Thérèse, remarkable by day for its imposing proportions and by night for its blue-tinged illuminations. In the Romano-Byzantine style, with some Art Deco touches, it has splendid mosaics in its nave and crypt. Its vaulted ceiling is 37 metres high and the top of the dome, almost 100 metres high, can be reached by climbing the 300 steps. This building, one of the most monumental churches of the 20th century, took eight years to build, from 1929 to 1937.
The Cathedral of St. Peter, meanwhile, is in the Gothic style and was built from the 12th to 16th centuries. Its tall and high nave is richly decorated with 18th-century paintings, 15th-century bas-reliefs, 13th-century stained glass windows and 17th-century statues. Near the cathedral, you can take a stroll in the charming Bishop's Palace garden. This vast green space has been landscaped as a French formal garden which, local legend has it, was designed by Le Nôtre, the famous gardener to King Louis XIV.
There are walks through the town for visitors to discover typical houses and old private mansions. An itinerary shown by a blue line on the ground lets them follow in the footsteps of St. Thérèse (her house, the Carmel, the basilica), while another trail tells the story of medieval Lisieux.
The Museum of Art and History, which has earned Musée de France certification, is located in one of the last remaining timber-framed houses in Lisieux. It tells the story of the town from Antiquity to the present day, emphasising its key periods (medieval town, textile town, reconstruction…)
With its hills and gorges carved by the river, alternating with the meadows and forests, Norman Switzerland straddles Calvados and Orne. It's a dream destination for lovers of the great outdoors and leisure activities like hiking or canoeing and kayaking.
This unspoilt area is a remnant of the Armorican Massif, from which it still has many mountains up to 300 metres high. Its built heritage, with picturesque villages, castles, farms and manors dotted about the countryside, is also well worth discovering.
Calvados has several municipalities of note, starting with Clécy, a village emblematic of Norman Switzerland. It enjoys a superb location on the banks of the Orne, between forest, river and rocky escarpments. Its cliffs are often chosen for activities such as rock climbing, via ferrata, zipline or paragliding. From the banks of the Orne, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Rochers des Parcs, which are popular with climbers, and the Pain de Sucre rock.
You can also visit Thury-Harcourt, the northern gateway to Norman Switzerland, where there used to be many tanneries. It enjoys an exceptional natural setting, with the Boucle du Hom overlooking the Orne Valley. The Souleuvre viaduct, in Pays de Vire, is a well-known spot among bungee jumpers. The green resort of Pont-d'Ouilly, meanwhile, is home to one of the biggest leisure centres in the region, particularly for canoeing and kayaking.
Condé-en-Normandie, birthplace of the famous explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville, also has plenty of charm, with the Druance running through its town centre. Apart from its privileged natural setting, the town is worth a visit to enjoy some culture at the Charles-Léandre Museum Space, dedicated to local history and the painter Charles Léandre, as well as the Museum of Typographic Printing. Not far from there, you can visit Pontécoulant Castle, a beautiful 16th-century house with its own English-style park.
In Orne, Norman Switzerland also offers many places to visit: the Rock of Oëtre, a prestigious lookout with views of the Rouvre Gorges; the picturesque site of Putanges-le-Lac, with its gorges, valleys and Lake Rabodanges, ideal for water sports; the beautiful castle of La Motte-Fouquet and the Vère Valley with its verdant gorges.
The Château de Balleroy was built in the 17th century for Jean de Choisy, advisor to King Louis XIII, who called on the talent of the famous architect François Mansart. After being occupied by the Marquises of Balleroy for three centuries, it was bought in 1970 by a wealthy American publisher, Malcolm Forbes, who completely restored it, before selling it in 2019 to the American entrepreneur Roy Truman Eddleman. The French formal gardens, featuring boxwood beds and surrounded by the outbuildings and moat, were redesigned in the early 20th century. Its beautiful park inspired by English country gardens was created in the 19th century in the Romantic style.
Inside, you can admire a fine collection of paintings by master artists, a superb dining room adorned with Regency wood panelling, and a formal reception room with royal portraits on display.
One of the château's outbuildings houses the amazing Balloon Museum, inspired by Malcolm Forbes' great passion for hot-air balloons. It has a display of objects and documents telling the story of hot-air and gas balloons since the Montgolfier brothers' first flight in 1783, and charting the history of aerostation. Until 1999, the owner organised the balloon festival every year, during which hot-air balloons would fly above the château.
At the heart of the D-Day beaches, 9 km from Bayeux, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is Normandy's leading artisanal fishing port. Nestling between two tall cliffs, between sea and countryside, this site in an authentic setting has a prosperous past. Over the centuries, it evolved from a military stronghold into an oil port, then a commercial port and finally the artisanal port we see today.
Specialising in particular in Label Rouge-certified Normandy scallops, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is still very active economically, its life revolving around the comings and goings of the trawlers. The lively atmosphere of its auction, now computerised, is a real daily spectacle.
The Museum of Underwater Wrecks presents countless objects gleaned during 35 years of ocean explorations, including many traces of the 1944 D-Day Landings.
From the jetty, you can admire the impressive cliffs. The artillery tower, known as the Vauban Tower, was built at the end of the 17th century and overlooks the entrance to the port. A listed historic monument since 1948, its function was to protect the port from Anglo-Dutch incursions.
A jewel on the Seine estuary, the Town of Art and History of Honfleur is a must for anyone visiting Calvados. Its half-timbered and timber-framed houses, picturesque cobbled streets lined with art galleries, slate roofs, restaurants and shops... In this town of painters and Impressionism, everything combines and mingles to compose a harmonious picture that artists have always celebrated. Courbet, Monet and so many others were not mistaken!
Its well-preserved architectural heritage, a reminder of its rich past as a fishing and trading port, is its main attraction. The authentic charm of its beautiful typical houses and charming hotels has earned it an international reputation. A stroll along the quays of the Old Basin (Vieux Bassin), as its charming Norman harbour is known, is an experience not to be missed. The ensemble formed by the beautiful narrow houses by the harbour, which are listed historic monuments, and the old trawlers moored there is always a welcome sight! At the end of the Basin is the Lieutenancy where the King's Lieutenant resided in the 17th century. This is one of the few remnants of the town's fortifications.
The Church of St. Catherine, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries and built entirely from timber from the neighbouring forest, is the largest wooden church in France! It is remarkable for its original shape, like an upturned double boat hull. Its separate bell tower, facing the church, contains religious objects. Overlooking Honfleur, the 17th-century Chapel of Our Lady of Grace watches over the town and contains paintings, models of boats and an antique organ. From the nearby lookout, you can admire panoramic views of the Normandy Bridge (Pont de Normandie), the city of Le Havre and the Seine. As for the Church of St. Leonard, its portal is a fine example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture.
Among the other local sights, you can admire the majestic 2,141-metre-long Normandy Bridge linking Honfleur to Le Havre, or discover the Satie Houses, a museum dedicated to the musician born there; the Eugène Boudin Museum, in honour of the painter born in Honfleur, which exhibits collections of paintings and drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries, and the Marine Museum. Nature-lovers will enjoy the Naturospace, which recreates the ecosystem of a tropical forest, or the Garden of Personalities, an idyllic and cultural attraction.
The Normandy Bridge (Pont de Normandie), inaugurated in 1995, only took six years to build and now spans the Seine estuary, connecting the town of Honfleur in Calvados and the city of Le Havre in Seine-Maritime. This technological feat, an example of French civil engineering know-how, links the two departments while being perfectly integrated into the landscape.
When it was commissioned, it was the largest cable-stayed bridge in the world, with a length of 2,141 metres and a central span of 856 metres. It has no less than 184 cables to support the weight of the deck, and consists of access viaducts and two piers standing 214 metres tall. The challenge was to cross the Seine channel in a single stretch, so as not to impede navigation. The advantage of the cable-stayed bridge is its stability in high winds and the fact that it costs less than a suspension bridge.
From the road bridge, which is also accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, there are many viewpoints over the Seine estuary, the port of Le Havre, Tancarville bridge and the town of Honfleur, offering a whole array of landscapes and colours that change according to the time of day!
When you hear the name of Le Havre, its port is the first thing that springs to mind. Yet this city in Seine-Maritime has many tales to tell. Much of the city was destroyed by bombing in 1944, and was rebuilt after the war by Auguste Perret. Many of its monuments are symbols of this rebirth today. The city centre's resolutely modern and surprising architecture earned Le Havre UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2005!
Charged with putting the city back on its feet, the architect created bright and functional homes, as evidenced by the Perret Show Flat: a visit there will take you right back to the 50s. Built in memory of the bombing victims, the majestic Church of St. Joseph, which has a New York skyscraper feel to it, overlooks the entire city. An architectural masterpiece of the 20th century, the building is one of France's listed Historic Monuments (Monuments Historiques), and is distinguished by its impressive 107-metre-high octagonal lantern tower! Inside, the innumerable multi-coloured stained glass windows are truly admirable...
Another exceptional place to discover is the Hanging Gardens, which are certified Remarkable Gardens (Jardins Remarquables) and Botanical Gardens of France and French-speaking Countries (Jardins botaniques de France et des pays francophones). Located in a former fort in Sainte-Adresse overlooking the Bay of Seine, its themed landscaped gardens offer a splendid view of the sea and Le Havre!
Consisting of two buildings in the shape of a volcano, the Oscar Niemeyer Centre, built in the late 1970s by the famous Brazilian architect, and the André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, with its remarkable Impressionist and Fauvist collections from the 19th and 20th centuries, will delight lovers of art and culture. Interested in finding out how the Le Havre bourgeoisie lived in the 18th century? Head to the Ship-owner's House (Maison de l'Armateur), a five-storey museum house where rooms with exotic wood floors unfold around an octagonal skylight.
Your visit to Le Havre would not be complete without a trip to the port, which stretches for some thirty kilometres. Founded at the beginning of the 16th century at the behest of Francis I, it is one of France's largest commercial ports today. You will be able to see huge cargo ships and liners that have come for a stopover. Board the Ville du Havre II and enjoy an outing exploring the port and the Bay of Seine.
At the entrance to Le Havre harbour and near the harbour master's office, in a contemporary building where light and space reign supreme, stands the André Malraux Museum of Modern Art.
In the city rebuilt by the architect Auguste Perret, the museum which was inaugurated in 1961 by André Malraux, Minister of Culture at the time, and restructured between 1995 and 1999, has one of France's most extensive Impressionist collections, including works by Renoir, Monet, Pissarro, Sisley, Degas, Boudin and more.
Its architecture, a masterpiece of modernity, is emphasised by a monumental sculpture, Le Signal by Henri Georges Adam, which stands proudly on the museum forecourt.
The MuMa offers a tour of 14 unmissable exhibits (works by Van Dongen, Dubuffet, Vallotton, Renoir, Manet, Monet, Degas, etc.), paintings from the 15th to the 20th century, collections of sculptures, photographs and graphic arts, as well as a young visitors' trail and themed walks, not forgetting temporary exhibitions and special events.
This tour is intended for a maximum of 3 passengers. This vintage car ride is available in French or English. Immerse yourself in the vintage world of the 70s.Discover the secrets of the Côte de Nacre from your local host during this guided tour in a 1976 Citroën Dyane convertible. The circuit runs from Ouistreham to Saint-Aubin-sur-mer and includes stops to discover the architectural splendors, monuments, places of tourist interest, and D-Day memorial sites on Sword beach. Back to the starting point. You will discover the secret places of the region, the history and its anecdotes, the good addresses, the good restaurants, but also the Medieval, Composite, Art Nouveau, Rococo and Anglo-Norman style architecture. During our tour, you will be able to admire some architectural nuggets and all the appeal of coastal heritage.
This is a unique opportunity to see the broad picture of the DDay invasion, as this tour covers the highlights of the Normandy Landings. A museum is included in this tour. Transport in a luxury minivan Mercedes V-Class with knowledgeable driver-guide. We guarantee professionalism, patience, and a “people-first” attitude.
Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe's World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers during WWII. Take in key sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the Overlord Museum, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your hotel or the train station in Caen.
This tour will allow you to see one of the gems of the area, with a very popular experience that's totally worth your time. On your way from Bayeux to Paris, you will have a nice and calm time, and still have the chance to learn something unique and special, an experience that makes you connect with history and the locals. Give yourself the chance to experience a different and special adventure. The duration corresponds to transportation + stop.
This tour will allow you to see one of the gems of the area, with a very popular experience that's totally worth your time. On your way from Paris to Bayeux, you will have a nice and calm time, and still have the chance to learn something unique and special, an experience that makes you connect with history and the locals. Give yourself the chance to experience a different and special adventure. The duration corresponds to transportation + stop.
Travel with your own group of passengers (4/7 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air-conditioning Van. Discover the museum exhibitions' layout that traces the history of the Second World War, the D-day Landings, the Battle of Normandy and the Cold War. Get enough time to visit all the exhibits and war artefacts without being rushStep back in time and learn about all the political events who led to the war since the Versailles'treaty in 1919 untill the invasion of Poland by the Nazis. See a genuine “Hawker Typhoon” fighter-bomber' British aircraftWalk along side the underground bunker and headquarters of german General Von Richter. Watch real WWII war footages and veterans emotional testimoniesSee two sections of the Berlin Wall with drawing and graphitis painted on itSee a genuine “MIG-21” Russian jet fighter-bomber
As they discover the numerous exhibition spaces at the Mémorial de Caen Museum, visitors take a journey through 20th-century world - and especially European - history. The museum recounts major historical events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall, focusing more particularly on the European perspective of these historical episodes. This visit is therefore an opportunity to delve into our shared past, with the help of diverse historical documents and objects. The Mémorial de Caen Museum encourages people to think actively about history, memory, and peace and is, therefore, an essential tool for understanding the world and its transformations. It is also the best way of introducing and explaining D-Day and of understanding in what way the one hundred days of the Invasion of Normandy were a major turning point in history.
Relive the Battle of Normandy and gain a unique insight into French history at the Arromanches 360° circular cinema. Watch the memorable film 'Normandy's 100 Days' on the high-definition panoramic screens and learn about the D-Day landings, see previously unseen footage from the archives, and follow in the footsteps of the Allied soldiers
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Canadian friends, passionate about the great history but above all the huge Canadian involvement in the liberation of Europe. This tour will show you in detail the different aspects of the heroic events committed by the Canadian army during the DDAY.Offering a departure at 9:30 Bayeux, even staying in Paris this full day is possible for you by taking the first train Gare Saint Lazare to Bayeux. In groups of 8 people maximum this service will be offered to you with the optimal quality of a private service. To discover without waiting.
Experience the best food Normandy has to offer on this 1-day tour. You will discover this beautiful region, off the beaten paths, and enjoy wonderful views of Trouville, Deauville and Honfleur along the way to the best restaurants in Normandy. Your local guide will take you to visit Camembert, Pont L'évèque, Cider and Calvados Producers, and show you how all the specialties are made.
This tour is suited for up to 4 adults.
Yes, I must admit it I love good food. When I am not busy doing or preparing tours, I cook. For my family, friends and even myself. I really love it. Normandy is an amazing Foodie paradise.
In this full day tour you'll taste the best french cheese, Camembert of course but not only, try our delicious hard cider and Calvados, Normandy's liquid gold. You'll meet my friend, Jérome, Pont L'Evèque best cheese producer, and chairman of the Pont L'Evèque AOC board. You'll learn everything about Camembert in Camembert village, and about french cheese.
Driving and walking through the most lovely villages of the Pays d'Auge, you'll understand with me that our cheeses and drinks can be made nowhere else, and enjoyed at their best right here. This is a tour for the Slow Food concerned, and for anyone looking for authentic quality products.
You'll have a Gourmet lunch in a Michelin rated restaurant by the river, admiring the lovely Normandy cows.
At the end of the day, the Calvados drink will have no more secrets for you.
tour itinerary :
• caen, bayeux, deauville, trouville, honfleur. 9AM
• Stop in Camembert
• Quick stop at Orbec Ferme du Bec d'Or.
• Stop in Lisieux
• 12.30AM Lunch at The "Fossard"
• Stop at the Breuil en Auge Chateau and Distillery
• Stop in Trouville - Visit of the seafood market.
• Stop in Honfleur - Visit of the village.
Explanation of the architecture and history of the village.
caen, bayeux, deauville, trouville, honfleur. 7PM
This tour is suited for up to 6 adults.
"This tour is available from the following cities : caen, bayeux, deauville, trouville, honfleur.
Contact your partner to fix the starting point of your tour"
Relax while your driver-guide takes you from Bayeux or Caen in Normandy to its neighboring region Brittany, and learn fun and historical facts about the two regions on the way. Saint-Malo and Cancale may be done in the best suitable order depending on the day for the greatest experience. Our tour includes oyster tasting and a short description of oyster types in general and how they are farmed while you enjoy the view of their beds and the fabulous view of Cancale and the Bay of Mont Saint Michel. A personable guide and a perfect pace are your guarantees for the best experience.
Our shuttle service is performed in a very comfortable minivan with air conditioning for 6 passengers, and your driver is dedicated to make your journey pleasant and enjoyable. You will be provided with all necessary information to make this trip smooth and easy and enhance your visit.
Experience the best food Normandy has to offer on this 1-day tour. You will discover this beautiful region, off the beaten paths, and enjoy wonderful views of Trouville, Deauville and Honfleur along the way to the best restaurants in Normandy. Your local guide will take you to visit Camembert, Pont L'évèque, Cider and Calvados Producers, and show you how all the specialties are made.
This tour is suited for up to 6 adults.
The Calvados Experience is more than your average brewery or winery tour. To delve into this native Norman spirit is to journey through history, culture, science and flavor.
With an English and French-speaking guide leading the way, you'll follow your nose around the site of the oldest Maison de Calvados. Understand the process and trace this apple brandy's timeline from orchard to glass. This multi-sensory experience ends with a tasting of one of the largest Calvados collections on Earth !
A unique experience of the Normandy gastronomy in the most picturesque region of Pays d'Auge, with a Norman native tour guide and driver. A one of a kind tour for your taste buds and for your eyes, while learning about culture and traditions.
Take advantage of your holidays to try out an original and enriching activity, ideal for recharging the batteries, relaxing and discovering a unique place in the heart of the historic center of Caen.
Lessonsthe students will meet directly at the kitesurfing school, and the lessons will take place on the beach of Cabourg. A sessions lasts approximately 4 hours, depending on weather conditions (2 hours for the perfecting class).
Trainees are divided according to their level and the program is designed so you can progress quickly towards autonomy. Each student has a radio to stay in contact with the instructor. An instructor manages a maximum of 4 students at a time.
Weather conditionskitesurfing requires suitable weather (wind strength and direction) for a successful session. The monitor will inform you the day before to confirm your kite lesson. Depending on the forecast, your session can be postponed or cancelled.
When the wind direction does not allow kiteboarding at the beach, in case of southerly wind, the school can bring you further in the sea, along with their boat. It is a rigid 6m50 with a 140 horsepower engine that allows you to navigate in open water, in safe conditions. Choosing to go in open water will depend on the decision of the instructor.
Thanks to the bike, we will combine two cities : a modern seaside resort and an authentic Augeron village. The visit will cover many themes to appropriate the atmospheres of the different districts. We will see the essentials while strolling away from the usual neighborhoods in order to discover places that you would certainly not have thought of !
Discover Trouville sur Mer and Deauville, these two neighbouring towns. On your canoe-kayak, you will glide on the waters of the Touques to reach the port of Trouvilles sur Mer. You will discover its beaches and its buildings dating from the Belle Époque (the Art Nouveau Cabue house, today the Étoile du Nord-Ouest hotel and casino, opened in 1875 on the Promenade des Planches, …).
We will tell you the best kept secrets of Trouville sur mer and Deauville for an outing of jokes, laughter and fun on the water. Our canoeing trips are led by two charming guides : Victorien (from la terre du milieu) and Yoann (from Jotunhein), a bit crazy, they will brighten up your day with their zany stories.
If you want to discover a new activity with great instructors, come and try kayak surfing also called wave skiing in Trouville-sur-Mer near Deauville in Normandy.
Yoann and his team welcome you in their school Concept Sport Emotion to allow you to discover the wave ski, this activity has its origins in the southern hemisphere towards the end of the 70's, where it was notably used by the rescue workers on the Australian beaches to go and get the swimmers in difficulty. Based on the beach of Trouville-sur-Mer, near Deauville, the instructors will be happy to adapt the lessons to the expectations and objectives of each individual to enable you to catch as many waves as possible in a kayak surf.
During 1h30, you will have fun with friends or family, while learning the basic techniques before having fun through the activities proposed by the team.
Accessible to all, come and discover unique surfing sensations on the waves of Trouville Sur Mer or Deauville.
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During this private, history-filled shore excursion, you'll travel from the Honfleur cruise port in a deluxe SUV to key World War II locations in Normandy. Follow in the footsteps of American troops as you revisit heroic and tragic chapters in the 100-day Normandy Campaign, from Utah and Omaha beaches to the American cemetery of Colleville sur Mer. Lunch and alcoholic drinks are provided.
Board in a pendular microlight for an unforgettable experience above Normandy coast between Etretat and Deauville.
Ulm76-Para76 offers several microlight flights over Normandy coastline from Le Havre city. You can choose from four different flights departing from Le Havre-Octeville airport : - Discovery flight : It is a 12 minutes pendular microlight flight above the ocean, Cauville and Le Havre beach. - 20-minute pendular flight : Fly over the Côte d'Albatre (Alabaster Coast) until Antifer port while enjoying the sunset behind the cliffs. - 25-30 min pendular flight : You will fly above Normandy coast until Phare de la Poterie or hover over Pont de Normandie (Normandy bridge) - Microlight flight to Etretat-Yport : A 45-50 minutes flight to Etretat and Fécamp. You can choose the route you prefer or go to Etretat cliffs, discover Fécamp windmills, fly above Normandy countryside before returning to the coast.
For your comfort, the pilot will give you a suit before your flight. An equiped helmet will allow you to communicate with the pilot and control tower.
Experience tandem skydiving in Le Havre on the edge of the Channel and fly over remarkable sites of Normandy such as the landing beaches and the cliffs of Etretat !
The dropzone of Abeille Parachutisme is located by the sea and allows you to fly over the beaches of Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur, the Bay of Seine off the coast of Le Havre, the famous landing beaches and the magnificent cliffs of Etretat.
Your tandem jump will take place this way :
• Briefing : You have a video briefing on the safety instructions then put on the equipment (suit and harness) and a ground training with a skydiving instructor.
• Boarding : You board the plane with your tandem pilot equipped with goggles or over-glasses if you wear corrective lenses.
• Flight : The flight takes about 20 minutes. You'll be able to gaze at the breathtaking Norman landscapes between land and sea.
• Jump : At approximately 3,300 meters above sea level, the aircraft doors open and you get ready to jump. Attached to your instructor, you're off to a free fall at 200 km/h of 35 to 45 seconds ! Then at 1,500 meters, the instructor opens the parachute for a canopy flight of 5 to 6 minutes.
• Landing : Just raise your legs to land softly at the airport. Upon returning to the hangar, the team offers you a T-shirt and a diploma. If you have bought the photos and/or video, you will receive them by e-mail as soon as possible.
From Le Havre airport, take a helicopter flight and let yourself be seduced by the beauty of Normandy. You will have the chance to fly over the cliffs of the Pays de Caux to Etretat and the Baie de Seine on board a Robinson R22 Beta.
You will be welcomed at Le Havre Octeville airport by your state qualified instructor who will give you a safety briefing and give you some information about your flight. Everything is done to make you feel comfortable and confident, so that this experience takes place in the best possible conditions. You will then take off in the passenger seat with your pilot, who will share his passion for flying with you. A completely bucolic landscape, alternating bocage, industrial towns and pebble beaches awaits you ! You will discover from the sky the famous Etretat cliffs, culminating in places at more than 100 metres high.
You will embark on board a Robinson R22, this two-seater helicopter is ideal for a helicopter baptism.
Come and live an unforgettable moment, thanks to this helicopter baptism to discover Normandy in a new light ! You will not remain insensitive to this sensation of rising into the sky, whether it is for a 15 minute flight or an hour flight you will come out different.
In the role of a helicopter pilot you will fly over Le Havre in the heart of Normandy. Departing from the Le Havre-Octeville Airport, come and test the initiation flight with the Golf Tango instructors.
During this introductory flight, you are at the controls of the aircraft with a professional instructor on board to advise you.
You will be aboard a Robinson R22, this 2-seater helicopter is ideal for learning to fly, as it is light and equipped with dual controls.
Course of the activityOnce you arrive at the aerodrome, you will meet your instructor who will accompany you during this introductory course. Before your flight, you will attend a theoretical briefing of about 30 minutes. You will study the helicopter, the basics of piloting and the flight controls. Everything is done to make you feel comfortable and confident, so that this experience takes place in the best possible conditions. You will then take off with your instructor who will carry out the take-off manoeuvres, then during the hover, you will take control of the helicopter if you feel comfortable.
Come and live an unforgettable moment, thanks to this introductory helicopter flight to discover Normandy in a new light ! You won't remain insensitive to this sensation of rising into the sky.
Discover the sensation of flying in a two-seater plane during an initiation from Le Havre !
On board a Cessna 150, you will take off over the Chevreuse valley, Charter and Dreux. You will fly over the Rouen region in complete safety in a two-seater plane that combines robustness and agility.
From the air, the most beautiful landscapes of Normandy will be offered to you. After a theoretical course, you will discover the controls with the explanations of your professional instructor. Once you have learned the basics of flying, it will be your turn to take the pilot's seat ! Then climb into the cabin of the plane and go for a sensational initiation flight. A perfect introduction to flying, you will be accompanied by an instructor who will guide you through the air to make your flight as pleasant as possible. You will even be able to fill your flight log with this initiation !
So for a superb initiation flight in a two-seater plane, go to Le Havre for an unforgettable activity !
Embark on a captivating 1.5-hour journey with a delightful Caen Private Walking Tour. Uncover the captivating history of this enchanting French city that withstood the devastation of war and discover the remarkable stories behind its restored landmarks. Marvel at the majestic Saint Peter's Church, see the grandeur of the 11th-century medieval castle, and delve into the extraordinary tales narrated by your guide. Join for an unforgettable experience that will transport you back in time.
Discover one of France's most stunning attractions during this 10-hour, full-day tour of Mont-Saint-Michel. The uneso world Heritage Site draws millions of visitors every year for its coastal, Gothic splendor. On this private tour, meet your guide in the city of Caen in the morning, after taking a train from Paris. Following breakfast and a brief tour of Caen, hop in a private minivan and make your way to Mont-Saint-Michel. After the tour, enjoy some calvados and sausage in a village nearby before taking an evening train back to Paris.
Your local tour guide born and raised in Normandy has a degree in Norman history, and will be able to provide countless bits of information about the region. This tour also includes the museum.
Follow in the footsteps of the Allied troops who landed in Normandy during the massive D-Day operation—and discover many of the region's most important wartime landmarks—on this private, full-day tour from Paris. Following morning pickup from your hotel, travel in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You'll discover the D-Day Beaches, the Normandy American Cemetery, the Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, and more.
Normandy is a truly unique corner of France. It is here that one of the most beautiful sunsets occur, and the sea at low tide goes farther from the coast than anywhere else. Small towns, whose streets directly breathe with history, keep the memory of the famous impressionists and the echo of the great names of the French, and not only history. Local restaurants will delight you with an abundance of the freshest and affordable seafood. From Paris to Normandy it will take a little over 2.5 hours on a comfortable highway. And believe me, you will want to stay here. You can choose to visit all three towns (Deauville, Rouen, Honfleur) or some of them. Please pay attention that entrance tickets and professional guide service is not included in the price. We can offer you these services at extra charge.
Discover Deauville aboard an authentic sidecar, a unique experience in the heart of the 21st arrondissement of Paris. Your local guide will share with you the history and anecdotes of the area : its architecture, the art of living in Deauville and the secrets known only by its inhabitants. You will be driven safely through the city, with many photo stop at the Hotel Barrière Le Normandy, La Touques Hippodrome, and much more !
Visitors to Bayeux who want an easy way to tour nearby Mont Saint Michel will love this hassle-free day tour. In a small group you'll spend the day exploring the amazing island and the abbey that sits at the top. Learn about the island's significance and its medieval history. Enjoy the sweeping ocean views and learn more than you would touring independently from your informative guide.
Delve into Europe's World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Bayeux. Explore the WWII D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and gain insight into the sacrifices made by the German and Allied soldiers. Take in top sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. Along the way, learn of the fierce fighting that raged between the opposing forces. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from Bayeaux.
Discover Trouville sur mer and Deauville, these two neighbouring cities. On your canoe, you will glide on the waters of La Touques to reach the port of Trouvilles sur Mer. You will discover its beaches and buildings dating from the Belle Époque (the Art Nouveau Cabue house, now a North West Star hotel and casino, opened in 1875 on the promenade des Planches, …).We will tell the best kept secrets of Trouville sur mer and Deauville for an outing of jokes, laughter and fun on the water. Our canoe-kayak tours are provided by two charming guides : Victorian (from the middle land) and Yoann (from Jotunhein), a bit crazy, they will brighten your day with their crazy stories.
Leave behind the awkward group tours and get to know Le Havre via private tour, going only where you wish to go, at your pace and style. Following your guide—a true local—you'll travel from the River Seine to Eglise Saint-Joseph and beyond, like a friend is showing you around town. You'll also get personalized tips, insight, and recommendations for the rest of your stay.
In this private 9 hour tour, you will go in a luxury mini-van with your own guide and visit the Mont Saint-Michel. Your guide, a specialist of the marvel of Europe will tell you everything you need to know about to the amazing history of this wonder. The tour starts from Le Havre at 8.30am or anytime that fits you.
Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe's World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Le Havre. (Port- Train Station or Hotel)
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and learn of the sacrifices Allied soldiers during WWII. Take in key sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the Overlord Museum, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your pier or hotel in Le Havre.
European
Good for families, Outdoor dining, With friends
Checklist for cleaning the mobile home before your departure:
In all rooms, please check the cleanliness:
In the kitchen
In the rooms
In the bathroom and toilet, it is necessary to check the cleanliness:
On the terrace
The whole team at Camping Les Prairies de la Mer**** hopes that you have had a pleasant stay.
See you soon!
It's almost the day of departure and you want to make an appointment for the inventory. Thank you for the following information:
For your departure, you can make an appointment to make an inventory appointment online or by going to the reception.
If no appointment has been made, please go to reception to return your keys.
In case of departure outside opening hours, you can leave your keys in the grey mailbox near the reception.
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