Its range of 1800 meters, Hermanville-sur-Mer invites you to practice sports such as sailing and windsurfing throughout the year. Walks on the dike you will discover architectural treasures including "La Bluette " the famous architect Hector Guimard.
The monuments of remembrance, instead of Battleship Courbet (named after the French battleship scuttled off to Hermanville-sur-Mer on the orders of his captain Roger Wietzel to facilitate bombing raids ).
Very nice building, high from the 11th century as indicated by the oldest Romanesque nave with a beautiful south cornice adorned with billets and supported by beautiful carved corbels parts: Saint Peter's Church.
The Basoche and La Tourelle : These two houses, built in 1883, are part of a group of houses quite exceptional. They are staggered with respect to each other so that the view on the open sea or in any part of the pulling effect of symmetry.
Tower : This impressive villa was completed in 1883 for a doctor practicing in Paris and Caen. In the early 20th century, it was acquired by the director of the forges of Pont à Mousson, for his daughter the Countess of Waleska.
Orpheus and Stella Maris built respectively in 1884 and 1882, these cubic houses are fairly representative buildings in fashion 30 years ago. They were built by the same architect, Stella Maris was built for him and Orpheus, for a friend.
The Bluette and La Pine Forest : The Bluette, built in 1899 by Hector Guimard for a Parisian lawyer, is the most famous Hermanville-sur-Mer. This house is part of the best preserved works of the great architect of the Art Nouveau. It is also amazing with its faux piece of curved wood.
The Dunes: This house was built in 1883 for a politician by Edward Weyland, whose monogram appears on the north gable. This house has been published in the famous book " The Ordinary Brick " which blew the aesthetics of this material.
The Changeling and The Neva : The Changeling The villa was built in 1881 to a Parisian owner. Around 1900, it was enlarged and completely dressed in neo- Norman style. It was the headquarters of the Allied Command, command of the German army, with its neighbor Neva during the Second World War.
The Valkyrie : Probably built in 1882 for the widow Gove, it was then bought by the Countess de Martel, better known under his name as a novelist, Gyp, who would then leased to the writer Anatole France.
Tamaris : This villa was built in 1872 to a British, by Claude Jacques Beaumier, the same architect as the villa Valkyrie. This architect, famous in the region, imported by the style of country houses of the Côte Fleurie.
Tanagra : Built in 1871 to a Parisian dealer, this villa has been considerably enlarged by two buildings added successively on each side. This villa was acquired by the director of the forges of Pont-à -Mousson in 1914, also owns the Villa La Tour.
Villa Genissieu and Horde : This villa was built in 1867 to the Secretary General of the League of Omnibus in Paris, Louis- Auguste Paul Genissieu. This house consists of two rectangular volumes penetrating into each other creating an inside corner decorated with wooden balconies inspired Swiss chalet.
Sarabande and the Beau Rivage One can easily guess that these two houses are alike, despite the additions that have been met. They were built for two sisters. Villa Beau Rivage west was built in 1866 and the Sarabande to the east in 1870.
Castel Louis : Former casino from Lion- sur-Mer, built for Pierre Joseph Pasquet in 1866, it now remains only the ground floor stone. In 1911, a new regulation requiring a minimum bet, too high for customers, led to its closure.
Chalet Henri : Presented at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 as the flag of Norway, this cottage will be reassembled in the same year in Lion- sur- Mer for the widow of Joseph Bureau, said Henry, Parisian owner. This cottage was then expanded on each side in the early 20th century.
Guided tour of the dam every Tuesday - appointment at 10am at the tourist office.
Création d'un Gâteau d'Anniversaire / Totem
- From 25 to 30 april 2024
- 144 Grande Rue, salle Modélisme (sous la mairie)
- 80th Anniversary of D-Day - Public : limited to 10 children aged 7 and over - The first session takes a brief look at the key events of the D-Day landings on the Côte de Nacre, and more specifically at Hermanville-sur-Mer, through the observation of maps, portraits of emblematic figures and postcards. - The idea is for the creation of the cake to be both a tribute and a celebration of peace, so Musartdit will be offering children the chance to discover artists ? Creations on this theme. - Some elements of the wooden structure, wire mesh and plaster strips are made upstream by Musartdit if necessary. - First, the children work in small groups to imagine the decorations for the cake/totem. They then pool their ideas. Then it's time for the real thing, with drawing, painting and collage. - The cake is made in April, so that it can be seen by local residents at the June ceremonies. - A photo report will retrace the stages of the workshop. - The cake can then be exhibited at the Jean-François Sarasin media library, La Ferme or Hermanville-sur-mer town hall.
Reconstitution d’un Camp Militaire « Dans les pas des Alliés »
- From 7 to 9 may 2024
- 144 grande rue, parc municipal
- A two-day reconstruction of a complete military camp with its hospital, canteen, command tent, soldiers ? Tents and speakers ? - There will also be a parade and an exhibition of military vehicles. - Volunteers dressed in period costume will live in the camp while it is being set up. - Finally, a ball will be held on May 8, with volunteers in period dress. - The camp is organized and run by Normandy Soldiers Memory and Résistance Alliés Déportation. - Participation in the camp is subject to compulsory registration, and is based on strict rules drawn up in conjunction with the Mairie.
Transmission : la Relève ! Lecture et Rencontre-Dédicace Avec Igor Futterer
- On 16 may 2024
- 144 Grande Rue, Médiathèque JF Sarrasin
- 4 themes : 1 The landings as seen from land and from the civilian point of view. 2 The Normandy Resistance (Camille Blaisot). 3 The Malgré-Nous in the Battle of Normandy. 4 The aftermath, aid and solidarity (Samuel Beckett)
Il Faut Désobéir
- On 29 may 2024
- Grande Rue, La Ferme
- Inspired by Didier Daeninckx's book of the same name, the show "Il faut désobéir" is imagined and presented by the Les Magiconteurs company, accompanied by CM classes from the local school where the event takes place.
Concours de Belote
- On 31 may 2024
- La ferme, parc de la mairie d'hermanville sur mer
- The comité des fêtes is organizing an evening belote competition on Friday May 31st from 7:30 pm - registration possible in advance via the committee's e-mail address - Price per player 7 €. Bar and snacks on site.
Exposition Mémoria
- From 3 to 7 june 2024
- 38 Grande Rue, La ferme
- Whether the work of artists, architects or simple remnants of armaments, Normandy ? S commemorative heritage is also undergoing the assaults of time. Agnès Rancier-Picard takes a fresh look, perhaps the look of tomorrow. "Originally, I'm not from Normandy, so I don't have this family memory. I obviously have a collective memory of the D-Day landings, like all French people, but I don't have the emotion of a family tragedy. So I was able to distance myself from it. - Color is light, and light is peace. So that's why I say it's also an exhibition about remembrance, but also about the peace I bring through color
Exposition : Vestiges de Guerre, Lorsque l'Archéologie Raconte la Bataille de Normandie
- From 3 to 29 june 2024
- 144 Grande Rue, Médiathèque JF Sarrasin
- The exhibition presents the buried traces of the fighting : through a series of objects and photographs from excavations carried out in Calvados and those taken by war reporters during the summer of 44, the exhibition brings together the various vectors of memory - images, material traces and stories - which together tell the story of the Battle of Normandy.
La Musique des Années 40- Conférence Musicale
- On 12 june 2024
- 144 Grande Rue, Médiathèque Jean-François Sarasin
- This musical conference is designed to transport you back in time. You'll be captivated by the intoxicating rhythms of jazz, the nostalgic melodies of symphonies and the iconic songs that moved the hearts of millions. - We'll take a look back at the history of the 1940s during the difficult years of the Occupation and after the Liberation. You'll discover how music was an ever-present support for people in difficult times. - --- - Déborah Livet has a doctorate in music history and musicology. She regularly presents concerts and lectures to make art music accessible to a wide audience.
Bal Swing day
- From 15 to 16 june 2024
- Avenue Albert Camus, la ferme parc municipal
- Free ball, open to all. - Proposed by the Association des Amis de la Villa LouisInitiations and demonstrations of Lindy Hop and Balboa dances offered to the public at the start of the ball. Initiations of around 30 minutes offered by the association Rock ? N Go (Caen).Ball hosted by Paul Golledge (aka DJ Swing Maniac). Paul is a renowned DJ in the UK and France. He organizes numerous dance events on both sides of the Channel (Mouthful o ? Jam evenings). Paul hosts dance parties where he mixes his music with 78s on vintage turntables. He has over 5,000 in his collection.
Ateliers et Stages Artistiques Autour de la Mémoire et de la Transmission "Ateliers Arts Plastiques Autour du Thème des Beatles"
- On 15 june 2024
- 144 grande rue, Salle modélisme - rez-de-jardin de la mairie
- ? All ages : Art workshops on the theme of the Beatles - Ahead of Dday music Week-end - All workshops will be led by Musartdit - A cultural mediation agency dedicated to meeting the artistic discovery needs of young and old alike. - Inspired by our surroundings, whether cultural or natural, Musartdit offers fun and educational activities based on art history and the visual arts. - https://musartdit.fr
