Houlgate
Houlgate
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A remarkable architectural heritage:
The sumptuous villa "Belle Epoque" is beautifully preserved. Their number and diversity is a rich and original. It reflects the architectural eclecticism that prevailed around 1900. Mansions, cottages, villas, mansions, castles, borrow from the mainstream of architectural Gothic, Renaissance or classical, they adapt freely.
The beach, a relaxing, walking and recreation:
The beach is family, every age has its leisure, its rhythms, its Interests: Beach volleyball, sailing, kite surfing, beach club, beach services, swimming school, introductory diving, water aerobics, kite flying, horseback riding . At low tide, it extends to the foot of the cliffs of the "black cow" is a remarkable fossil site.
Cultural activities, sports and festive
The variety of entertainment and leisure illustrates the dynamism of the resort. The gaming tables and slot machines at its casino, the European Film Festival in the fall, Houlgate open air spring for lovers of snow sports and wind and FestiJazz late August. Without forgetting the 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, equestrian clubs, climbing wall ...
- For your leisure holiday or weekend, Houlgate offers:
- Range: Rentals - Swimming School - beach club.
- Point Beach FFV: east of the casino.
- School of kiteboarding west of the beach.
- Casino: Slots, ball, blackjack.
- Cinema (256 seats comfortable - Dolby and DTS).
- Mini-golf: back to the casino.
- Tennis Clubs (municipal indoor tennis courts, outdoor tennis, sports club ...).
- Golf course 18 holes.
- Horse riding (riding, countryside, sea): equestrian centers, Shetland club.
- Climbing wall behind the tourist office.
- Walking tours (in July and August):
- Houlgate, villas and gardens (Mondays at 10:30).
- Houlgate, famous vacationers (Tuesdays 10:30).
- At the time of the Belle Epoque (Wednesdays at 10:30).
- Time: 1:30 - Departure: before the Office of Tourism.
- Visit fee (free for children under 12 years).
- Walks "nature": For the cliffs of black cows. Go through the back roads and the beach. Watch out for this circuit is available at the tourist tide wait.
- Hiking: Upcoming Free walking tours.
- Large traditional market: on Thursday.
- Full Houlgate Wind: late April. This festival celebrates winter sports and wind.
- Celebration of Music in June
- Musical Fireworks and Pensions candlestick in July.
- Summer Music: classical music concerts in July and August in Saint-Aubin.
- Meetings Summer Reading Festival Theatre and shows, food shows, readings, literary meetings, training ... in July and August.
- Kiosqueries Summer: Cconcerts free in July and August at the Bandstand.
- BD Rally in town in August.
- Musical Fireworks Show: August 14.
- Festijazz: Jazz festival in August at the market in town and opposite the Casino.
- European Film Festival in October.
- Houlgate Halloween party: late October.
| ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND |
- Chateau du Breuil in Breuil-en-Auge.
- Norman vélorail Switzerland.
- Close pedagogical Douville-en-Auge.
- Horseback riding at Grangues.
- Sailing School in Dives-sur-Mer.
 | Villas on the Rolland Garros Drive (Photo credit: OT Houlgate) |  |
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