Houlgate

Houlgate

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownHoulgate
Insee code14338
Postcode14510
Latitude49.3009130
Longitude-0.0751260
AltitudeFrom 0 to 124 meters
Surface4.69 km²
Population2135 inhabitants
Density455 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsDives-sur-Mer at 2.4 km
Chief townCaen (at 35 km, 32 min)Gonneville-sur-Mer at 3.3 km
DepartmentCalvadosCabourg at 3.3 km
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

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 ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • For your leisure holiday or weekend, Houlgate offers:
  • Range: rentals - swimming school - beach club, water aerobics.
  • Boating: east of the Casino (catamarans, sea kayaks, towed buoys, water skiing).
  • Kitesurf School west of the beach.
  • Casino slot machines, blackjack, panoramic restaurant, lounge, terrace facing the sea, shows.
  • Theater (256 seats comfort - 3D digital projection).
  • Mini-golf: opposite the Casino.
  • Tennis: Municipal indoor tennis courts, outdoor tennis, sporting club ...
  • Golf 18 holes.
  • Spa.
  • Equestrian (riding, countryside, sea): riding, shetland club.
  • Climbing wall behind the Tourist Office.
  • Accompanied (in July and August):
  • Houlgate, villas and gardens (Mondays at 10:30).
  • Houlgate and artists (Tuesdays at 10:30).
  • At the time of the Belle Epoque (Wednesdays at 10:30).
  • Duration: 1:30 - Departure: before the Office of Tourism.
  • Visit fee (free for children under 12 years).
  • Walks "type": In the cliffs of black cows. Go along the highway and back by the beach. Attention for this circuit available at the Tourist Office expect the tide.
  • Hiking: Outputs free guided walks organized in July-August.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Houlgate
Information pointsTourist Office of Houlgate
Leisure centresBeach Armengaud,   Casino of Houlgate
Natural sitesHeadland of Houlgate

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Traditional street market: on Thursday.
  • Houlgate Plein Vent: April-May This festival celebrates winter sports and wind.
  • Music Festival: in June.
  • Numerous competitions in beach season.
  • Festival of streets on the third Saturday of July.
  • Summer Musical: classical music concerts in July and August at Saint-Aubin.
  • Meetings Summer Reading Festival Theatre and shows, dinner shows, readings, literary meetings, training ... in July and August.
  • Kiosqueries Summer: free concerts in July and August at the Bandstand.
  • Concert of the beach the first Friday in August: Tribute show (Beatles, Abba, Supertramp, Queen) in partnership with Radio Nostalgie.
  • Fireworks in July and August.
  • Festijazz: Jazz Festival in late August in the city and evening concerts on the beach opposite the Casino.
  • European Film Festival in October.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • At the Chateau du Breuil Breuil-en-Auge.
  • Educational Farm at Douville-en-Auge.
  • Riding to Grangues, Branville and Cabourg.
  • Sailing School in Dives-sur-Mer.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Kitesurfing lessonsSports sensations150 €Ouistreham (12.6 km)
Build and fly a kiteEntertainmentFrom 9 € to 18 €Ouistreham (13.7 km)
Riding lessons in the countrysideNature and the outdoors20 €Argences (18 km)
Maiden two-seat parachute jumpSports sensations249 €Octeville-sur-Mer (28 km)

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PHOTOS
Villas on the promenade Rolland Garros (© Houlgate OT)
 
View sea dike walk
Festijazz
 
Banana
Full Wind Festival
 
Festival of streets
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WEATHER
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C
Thursday 23 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
Friday 24 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
RESTAURANTS 
Guillaume Le Conquérant  
8.3
Dives-sur-Mer
At the heart of the beautiful Côte Fleurie Restaurant Le Guillaume Le Conquérant opens its doors. Address known by all lovers of good food in the area you will find a gourmet kitchen...
Located 2.3 km from Houlgate67 € per person 
Chez le Bougnat  
8.7
Dives-sur-Mer
Transformed into old hardware friendly bistro, walls covered with old posters and amazing bric-a-brac, antiques and as a background, a card is offered depending on market day.
Located 2.3 km from Houlgate32 € per person 
Le Baligan  
8.7
Cabourg
Located in the center of Cabourg, Le Baligan welcomes you for a romantic sea in a friendly atmosphere. You can enjoy preparing tasty dishes from the sea in your eyes. Le Baligan you...
Located 3 km from Houlgate40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'Angelerie **** b&b deauville    
10
Deauville
Deauville organic b&b l'Angelerie**** - Golden b&b france. Luxury in natural simplicity. Romantic getaway for lovers of nature. Norman property on 1ha of grassland overlooking the horses....
Located 10.3 km from Houlgate120 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes du Clos Devalpierre  
Glanville
Guest Houses in beautiful Norman. Each room is equipped with a bathroom, a separate toilet, a sitting area with flat screen television. Internet connection.
Located 11.2 km from HoulgateFrom 105 € to 110 € the double room 
Ancienne Ferme villeroy    
9.2
Cuverville
At 7 km from Caen and 10 km from the sea, 3 lovely rooms(TV, Wi-FI, ...)... In a very old farm, a historic place from the battle of Normandy (goodwood)... Free acces to a private museum...
Located 18.2 km from HoulgateFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Mobil home Houlgate 6 personnes
Gonneville-sur-Mer
Between Deauville and Cabourg. Willerby Granada __Mobilhomme 26,28m² capacity 6 beds, heating. Terrace with awning. Micro wave, 4 burner stove, fridge, freezer, TV. 1 bedroom with double...
Located 2.2 km from HoulgateFrom 610 € to 720 € per week 
Cabourg, 2 pièces avec loggia
Cabourg
Cabourg, 1 km from the beach, 2 rooms with balcony, for rent all year round. Price per week: € 400 (June, July, August, September), € 300 (March, April, May), € 250 (January, February,...
Located 4.3 km from HoulgateFrom 250 € to 400 € per week 
La plage aux romantiques  
9.1
Cabourg
Charming 2 rooms, fully equipped. Entrance, main room, bedroom, bathroom shower, large terrace, parking, private, 1st floor with lift. Near-sea, facing spa, 10 minutes from the city...
Located 5.4 km from HoulgateFrom 250 € to 530 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les ammonites    
9
Auberville
Situated on the cliffs of black cows with sea view between Deauville and Cabourg.
Located 2.7 km from Houlgate 
Camping bellevue    
8.7
Villers-sur-Mer
Located between Deauville and Cabourg camping bellevue and his team welcome you in a warm atmosphere of a family site, quiet and raised to 2 km long sandy beach.
Located 4.1 km from HoulgateFrom 18.50 € to 24.50 € per day 
Camping des Haras  
Touques
Peter and Julie welcome you time for a weekend or a longer stay in a park on the outskirts of Deauville, Normandy. Enjoy the view of the Pays d'Auge and his horses, our quiet campsite...
Located 14.6 km from Houlgate 

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HOTELS
Hostellerie Normande     
8.3
Houlgate
This hotel is located in the heart of Houlgate, just 200 metres from a large, sandy beach. It offers bicycle rental, a sauna and is just 220 metres from Houlgate Casino. The Hostellerie...
Located in HoulgateRoom from 55 €
Hôtel de la Plage     
8.8
Houlgate
The Hôtel de la Plage is located 30 metres from the seafront of Houlgate. It offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi access and an on-site restaurant serving traditional French cuisine....
Located in HoulgateRoom from 65 €
Castel De Siam     
8.1
Houlgate
The Castel De Siam hotel is located in the Normandy seaside town of Houlgate, 200 metres from the beach. Guestrooms have en-suite bathrooms and TV. Guests of the Castel De Siam can...
Located in HoulgateRoom from 52 €

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