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Houlgate

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Calvados

Houlgate - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Calvados
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A remarkable architectural heritage:

The sumptuous Belle Époque villas are beautifully preserved. Their number and diversity constitute a rich and original. It reflects the architectural eclecticism that prevailed around 1900. Townhouses, cottages, villas, mansions, castles, to borrow large architectural Gothic, Renaissance or classical, they adapt freely.

The beach, a relaxing, walking and recreation:

The beach is family, every age has its pleasure, its rhythms, its attractions: beach volleyball, windsurfing, kite-surfing, water skiing, towed buoys, catamarans, sea kayaking, beach club, beach services, swimming school, initiation diving, water aerobics, kite flying, horseback riding. At low tide, it extends to the foot of the cliffs of "black cows" which is a remarkable fossil site.

Cultural, sporting and festive:

The variety of entertainment and leisure illustrates the dynamism of the resort. The gaming tables and slot machines casino, the European Film Festival in the fall, spring wind full Houlgate for lovers of sports and wind and FestiJazz end of August. Not to mention its 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, clubs, riding, climbing wall ...

Geographical information

MunicipalityHoulgate
Postcode14510
Tourism labels
Latitude49.3009130 (N 49° 18’ 3”)
Longitude-0.0751260 (W 0° 4’ 30”)
Surface area4.69 km²
Population1728 inhabitants
Density368 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCaen (35 km, 32 min)
Insee code14338
IntercommunalityCC Normandie-Cabourg-Pays d'Auge
DepartmentCalvados
RegionNormandy

Nearest cities & towns

Dives-sur-Mer3 km (7 min)
Gonneville-sur-Mer3.9 km (7 min)
Auberville4 km (5 min)
Cabourg4.4 km (10 min)
Heuland6.6 km (9 min)
Grangues6.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Vaast-en-Auge6.7 km (9 min)
Villers-sur-Mer7 km (10 min)
Douville-en-Auge7.4 km (13 min)
Brucourt7.7 km (13 min)
Périers-en-Auge7.8 km (12 min)
Angerville9.3 km (16 min)
Branville9.5 km (10 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

Chasse aux Œufs
Bourse aux Vêtements et Puériculture
Faites du Sport !
Conférence sur Franck Lloyd Wright
Dîner Dansant Avec Tropico
Théâtre : "Très Chère Mandy" d'Erwin Zirmi
Théâtre : "Autour de Petrouchka"
Café-Débat sur la Libération de la Côte Fleurie par la Brigade Piron
Festival Houlgate Plein Vent
Paëlle Dansante Avec Tropico

Photos

Villas on the Roland Garros Drive (© OT Houlgate)
Villas on the Roland Garros Drive (© OT Houlgate)
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Houlgate (© Frantz)
Houlgate (© Frantz)
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promenade seawall Sea View
promenade seawall Sea View
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Houlgate (© Frantz)
Houlgate (© Frantz)
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Festijazz
Festijazz
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Festival Plein wind
Festival Plein wind
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streets Festival
streets Festival
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Houlgate (© Frantz)
Houlgate (© Frantz)
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Houlgate (© Frantz)
Houlgate (© Frantz)
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Houlgate (© Frantz)
Houlgate (© Frantz)
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Houlgate (© Frantz)
Houlgate (© Frantz)
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Houlgate (© Frantz)
Houlgate (© Frantz)
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tubing
tubing
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Electric bike excursion in Calvados
Sports sensations40 € to 245 € Deauville (13.2 km)
Guided bike tour in Deauville and Trouville sur Mer
Culture and education130 € Deauville (13.4 km)
Bike and scooter hire and delivery
Sports sensations15 € to 190 € Trouville-sur-Mer (13.6 km)
Climbing in a big block gym
Sports sensations12 € to 30 € Caen (24 km)
Cookery lessons at La Maison du Chef Normand
Local flavours55 € Saint-Philbert-des-Champs (28 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Cliffs of Black Cows
HikeEasy2:00Villers-sur-Mer (5.6 km)
The beach, a fragile refuge
HikeAthletic4:30Cricqueboeuf (19.5 km)
Stroll Impressionist
Village visitIntermediate2:00Honfleur (26 km)
Aquacaux with the family
HikeEasy1:30Octeville-sur-Mer (30 km)
Saint Helier Trail
HikeEasy3:00Beuzeville (31 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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