La Vélomaritime : de Cabourg à Dives-sur-Mer

From 1957 to 1984, Euclides Ferreira Da Costa enhanced his garden by creating picturesque artistic installations using chips of old plates and glass to form a mosaic: chapels, mills, frescos… a world that is as religious as it is naive and poetic, the world of this self-inspired artist. Open in the high season (once a week, from mid-July to mid-September and during the European Heritage Days). Group visits on request.

Berths available for hire in the Dives estuary harbour, in the hard standing harbour, with access to the launching slipway.

In Dives-sur-Mer, the Port of Dives-Cabourg-Houlgate immediately sets the tone: here, yachting takes place against a backdrop of striking natural beauty. On one side, the dunes at the tip of Cabourg. On the other, the wooded hills of Houlgate. Between the two, the Dives estuary forms a unique natural setting, both open to the open sea and sheltered. The moorings on the river and in the Port Guillaume harbour basin, sheltered behind a rare dune ridge, offer a comfortable anchorage from which to enjoy the coastline in peace and quiet. The site serves a variety of purposes, making it a valuable destination for both yachtsmen and visitors drawn to the harbour’s atmosphere. A marina, mooring harbour, dry dock, boat launch, and motorboat hire: together, these elements create a vibrant site, focused on the sea and on setting out onto the water. You can also enjoy a boat trip or a fishing excursion here – two very practical ways to extend the experience beyond the quays. The harbour thus retains a genuinely practical aspect, without losing that touch of escapism that characterises well-chosen stopovers. On site, everything is designed to make your stopover as smooth as possible. The harbour is well-equipped, with brasseries and shops on the quay, whilst nearby mechanics, engine specialists and shipyards round off the range of services dedicated to boats. In terms of facilities, the site offers car park, showers, washrooms, toilets, a launderette, a shop and a technical area. Added to this are useful services such as water and electricity from the jetty, a petrol station, free Wi-Fi and a secure jetty. A comprehensive range of facilities for sailing, staying overnight or preparing for a trip with ease. The Port of Dives-Cabourg-Houlgate thus strikes a quintessentially Norman balance between practicality and the tranquil charm of the coastline. It captures the spirit of the coast in practical terms, whilst also offering the chance to slow down, watch the boats glide in the light and feel that the coast can also be discovered from the quays. With the added bonus of English-speaking staff and the option to bring your pet, this spot is an accessible stopover, firmly rooted in its landscape and resolutely facing the open sea.