Uncover the Charm of LE LIEU CASTEL in Gonneville-sur-mer

On this plateau, the hedged meadows form a natural environment marked by human occupation. Plant life abounds in the dells, where an impression of naturality is omnipresent, colonising certain old buildings, some of which date from the Second World War.

Go for a bike ride from Dives-sur-Mer to Cabourg by taking a portion of the coastal bike route: the Vélomaritime.

These marshlands stretch across 120ha and offer a peaceful environment for the many bird species that nest here. Over recent years, white storks have come to feed here and a specific platform to facilitate their nesting has been installed.

In the Pays d’Auge, water springs from all around. Along this itinerary, you will come across sources and wash houses, as you cross waterways on small bridges. A stream even accompanies you along part of the route!

Head to Deauville from Dives-sur-Mer by taking the Vélomaritime! Start by climbing the hilltop of Houlgate, before reaching Auberville. This section has magnificent views of the Côte Fleurie. Crossing Blonville marshes will let you rest your legs on an easy cycle path, before starting the ascent of Mont Canisy, which has exceptional views from the summit. Head down to the Deauville racecourse, before ending your amazing outing on the beach.

Go for a bike ride from Cabourg to Dives sur mer by taking a portion of the coastal cycle route: the Vélomaritime.

This cycling route will take you from the Côte Fleurie coast to the Dives marshlands via a portion of green way offering an opportunity to quietly discover the kingdom of the herons and storks. You will follow the narrow route known as the ‘Chemin de l'anguille’ (eel's way) that zigzags its way through the marshlands to Robehomme. You will then continue on roads with low traffic density via small and typical Pays d'Auge villages.

Ride along the coast on the Vélomaritime for a bike ride from Cabourg toMerville-Franceville.

This site offers some extraordinary landscapes on Touques marshes, Pays d’Auge hills, Vaches Noires cliffs and the Côte Fleurie. Including a rich fauna and flora that is characteristic of the calcareous soil, it also has outstanding vestiges of the Atlantic Wall.

Fital Vakanties’s criteria: - Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity) - Type of clientele : seniors/groups - Length of stay: 8 to 15 days - Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads - Any type of circuit

Le Coudray is in an old farmhouse 300 m from the village of La Pallu, near the forest, 9 km from Pré-en-Pail, 30 km from Alençon, 12 km from La Ferté-Macé, 9 km from Couterne and 14 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne, a spa town. Thérèse, who loves the countryside, welcomes you to her haven of peace. You will be staying in a bedroom on the first floor of the house. Private bathroom with shower, WC, vanity unit and hairdryer. Indoor or outdoor breakfast, table and chairs in front of the house or at the back in a wooded park. There are a number of restaurants, the nearest of which is 4 km away (Couptrain). Thérèse, who knows the area inside out, will be delighted to give you information and advice on your visits and, if you wish, to accompany you on short walks in the surrounding area. La chambre d'hôtes du Coudray is 4.3 km from the Véloscénie, on the Alençon / Bagnoles-de-l'Orne via Carrouges stage, exit before St-Patrice du Désert (lieu-dit "le Plessis") then take the D241.

If you're looking for a wellness break in an unspoilt natural setting, with friends or family, the Moulin de Cordouen, between Mayenne and Orne, offers a quality service with its sauna and Nordic bath on the River Mayenne. The Moulin has been redesigned by an architect to offer spacious accommodation in every room, with bay windows to take advantage of the waterfall and the landscape. The two stone buildings are linked by a glass roof and completely surrounded by wooden terraces. They can accommodate up to 10 people. On the ground floor, the living area - 58m² - is very bright and features a lounge area with large sofas, widescreen TV and pellet stove, a large dining table and an open-plan fitted kitchen, a utility room (washing machine, tumble dryer). A wellness area with sauna, Italian shower and separate toilet, open onto the Nordic bath terrace. Superb views of the river and hills. Sleeping area: 2 bedrooms (28m²), one with 1 double bed (160*200) and 1 single bed (90*200) and the other with 1 double bed (160*200), each with en suite facilities. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms, one with 1 160*200 bed and the second with 3 90*200 beds, a shower room with walk-in shower and wc. The full service includes bathroom linen, including bathrobes for adults, household linen, electricity, wood and pellets (heating). Optional: cleaning (120€), if you do not select this option when booking, a cleaning cheque must be deposited on arrival and returned at the end of your stay if the cleaning is completed. All shops in Pré-en-Pail Samson 7km away and many producers around the gîte (ask for advice on arrival). The spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is 19km away. Don't miss the fortified castle of Lassay-les-Châteaux with its 8 massive towers and drawbridge still in use!

Explore the valleys of the Mayenne and discover La Petite Vallée gite in a rural setting. Everything you need to relax and indulge your senses! The 113m² gîte, with its 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 separate WCs, is fully restored, south-facing, detached and not overlooked. Ground floor: fitted kitchen opening onto the 52 m² living room with fireplace (wood-burning stove), flat-screen TV - 1 bedroom (1 double bed) - shower room (walk-in shower, washing machine, tumble dryer) - separate wc. 1st floor: 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed) - 1 bedroom (1 x 140cm bed and 1 x 90cm bed) - 1 bathroom - separate wc. Baby equipment available on request. Children can enjoy the swing set in the garden and the games available in the gîte. Wifi, very good network ideal for teleworking with Fibre and television. Parking, south-facing terrace, garden furniture, charcoal barbecue, wooded and landscaped grounds. Access path to the river La Mayenne with river fishing (fishing licence required). Hiking trails (GR22 C) and farmyard animals, goats and ponies nearby. 1 hour from Le Mans. Shops: Pré en Paille 7km - La Ferté-Macé: leisure centre -Bagnoles de l'Orne, 20km: casino, spa...golf.

Les Bruyères offers a comfortable setting with spacious rooms and a sheltered courtyard with barbecue and garden furniture. On the ground floor, you enter through the living room (28m²) with its wood-burning stove, a large TV with DTT and two sofas. The 25m² kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, 2 induction hobs and 2 gas hobs. The shower room has a walk-in shower, washbasin, storage space and hairdryer. Separate WC. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms. The 1st (34m²) has a 180*200 king-size bed, bath and WC, privacy screen and plenty of storage space. A 2nd green bedroom (18m²) with a 140*190 bed, chest of drawers and sofa bed. The last bedroom (8m²) with its four-poster bed has a 140*190 bed. In Neuilly-le-Vendin, you'll find a café-bar-restaurant with a bread counter and a hairdresser. More shops in Pré-en-Pail (12km) and La Ferté-Macé (15km). You are 13km from the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne and in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park. You'll love the hiking trails and the nearby Véloscénie cycle route linking Paris to Mont Saint Michel. If you fancy a spot of fishing, there are plenty of opportunities in the village, with lakes and trout in the river.

Lovingly restored gîtes set in quiet, picturesque rural countryside, perfect for a summer break by the heated pool from April to October, or a cosy winter break in front of the wood-burning stove, lovely walks, perfect for cycling, outdoor space

In the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie Maine, country house for a family stay or a business stopover! The gite is fully equipped. The proximity and warm welcome of the owners are a plus for this gite. View of the countryside from the terrace, carport. The spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is 9km away, with a casino, acrobatic courses in the trees and a leisure centre. Discover Lassay les Châteaux (17km): its medieval castle, numerous events (theatre, concerts, etc.), rose garden and medieval garden. Neuilly le Vendin 800m away: bread shop in the morning. All shops and services in Couterne (6km) or Bagnoles de l'Orne (11km). Professional stay: 3 adults maximum - compulsory cleaning charge of €60 per stay of 1 to 14 nights, to be paid on arrival if not paid at time of booking. 1 or 2-night weekend stay: arrival at 5pm - departure at 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

This viewpoint is sealed to a bunker of the World War II. At this location was filmed a scene from "Un singe en Hiver" by Henri Verneuil with Jean Gabin and Jean-Paul Belmondo. Below are the cliffs « Les Vaches Noires ». They extend beetween Houlgate and Villers-sur-Mer have been listed as a site of natural and scientific interest in 1995. This site is a wide fossil necropolis of the Jurassic period. You can visit and collect fossils only when tide is going out. It is forbidden to dig to collect fossils.

Villers-sur-Mer Beach will delight our cycling enthusiasts. It is the first French city to be crossed by the Greenwich Meridian. The seaside resort is also a testimony to the Golden Age with its picturesque villas that run along the beach. Special feature of this beach: the Black Cow Cliffs, a geological curiosity dating from the Jurassic and Cretaceous period, 4.5 km long and 100 meters high. For the less passionate about history, the beach is the site of many summer events including the famous Sand Show festival and sports tournaments all summer! Why not leave your bikes for a while for a well-deserved break or sunbathe on the hot sand. Source: InDeauville https://www.indeauville.fr/la-plage-de-villers-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.

Dives-sur-Mer’s indoor market bears witness to this highly active trade point that probably dates back prior to the 11th century. Dating on structural wooden beams conducted in 2012 has established that the market’s construction dates from the early 15th century, between 1405 and 1423. The building comprises a central nave and two symmetrical side aisles. The roof frame is supported by a series of 66 oak pillars, as were all major constructions at the time. The market was originally an open building, up to the early 20th century. The present-day side aisles were recently added, in typical Pays d’Auge half-timbered style, comprising a wooden skeleton with cob (a mix of clay and hay) between the beams. The roof is covered with old tiles produced from local clay. The wooden framework is in its original state. In the 1950s the eastern side of the market was closed. The floor was paved, which increased the level by around 20cm, and windows were added to the roofing to allow for natural light. The building houses a highly popular market on Saturday mornings, where you can find an excellent choice of regional fare.

This manor house was built in the 17th century by Leduc de la Falaise, who was valet to the French King Louis XIV. It was later owned by a Lord from Bois-Hibout, to whom it owes its present-day name. Transformed to house a Gendarmerie in the 19th century, the building is also referred to as the ‘Lieutenancy’. The façade still bears the traces of former openings. They probably mark the presence of a former wing, perpendicular to the present-day building, which was destroyed in the early 20th century. They can still be seen on old postcards of the site. The manor was built in Caen stone on a sandy base. It has no foundations but lies on walls of a width of two metres.

Originally built in the 11th century, and completed in the 14th and 15th centuries, the church is particularly relevant to the story of William the Conqueror. A list of the names of William the Conqueror's 475 companions is engraved in stone above the porch.

This former coaching inn on the coastal road from Caen to Rouen partly dates from the late 15th century. Several celebrities have stayed here. In the late 19th century, when sea bathing was in vogue, rich clients took up residence and the inn enjoyed its most prosperous years under Monsieur Le Rémois. An avid art enthusiast, he adorned the Norman-style buildings with medieval or Renaissance style wood carvings. He purchased 17th and 18th century statues, vases and busts, which he had installed in the courtyard. The Village of Art is open to visitors. Inside, you will find the Tourist Office, housing an exhibition of 14th century stained glass windows, named the ‘Anges Musiciens’ (musician angels).

Royalty is the brewing spirit par excellence. At any time of the day, you will be sure to be welcomed with the smile of Karine, Guillaume and their team, around a homemade cuisine prepared to order. Normandy terroir in the spotlight: local products and fish from the coast arriving daily, Norman meats, bouchot mussels... And for sweet afternoons, a wide choice of home-made desserts, home-made ice creams and pancakes.

L'instant plage is a beachfront restaurant where you can drink a cocktail with your feet in the sand, eat a salad sheltered from the wind and simply enjoy a relaxing moment! The whole team is there to make you feel comfortable and create the atmosphere you need on vacation! So don't hesitate to come and discover their concept, they will be happy to welcome you !

You can enjoy sweet and savoury galettes made with organic buckwheat and wheat flour. The Galette en vadrouille foodtruck welcomes you from April to September: Wednesdays in Merville-Franceville at the entrance to Camping l'Oasis. Fridays in Houlgate at the Plage campsite. With a wealth of experience in the kitchen, Franck Meneses offers to privatize the food-truck for your private or professional events! Reservations required.

A tasty cuisine specializing in fresh and seasonal sea and local products. On sunny days, come and enjoy the quietness of its large shaded terrace... The chef of the restaurant of the Norman hostelry honors the best products of the sea for the biggest pleasure of our customers An authentic cuisine from the Pays d'Auge, entirely home-made, which unfolds a welcome iodized perfume in the mouth As for the desserts, it is still the soil which invites itself to your table with the famous Teurgoule, a rice pudding cooked slowly in the oven, a specialty of the house.

Entirely renovated in a sober, modern style, the Maison du Coquillage offers you a warm welcome. A cuisine based on fresh seafood, with a different suggestion for each day. Seafood, risotto de la mer, blanquette, salade océane, brioche perdu au caramel, your taste buds will just have to savor what you've chosen from the new menu.

Traditional cuisine with a touch of world products

Healthy & Gourmet range. Don't hesitate to push the doors open to enjoy healthy food and fresh juices at the minute. Enjoy your taste buds!

We invite you to a gourmet and tasty break at our restaurant. Our chef and his team will concoct for you a cuisine made from fresh, local and seasonal products.

L'Ambiance, the unique Baresto experience in Houlgate Located in the heart of the Rue des Bains, L?Ambiance reinvents the art of entertaining with an authentic and warm concept. From signature cocktails, including the unmissable Suzy, to an inventive menu blending local produce with exotic touches, each plate tells a story. A friendly atmosphere, 80s music and fresh produce: everything is homemade, nothing frozen? except the ice cubes! For the past three seasons, L'Ambiance has been a must for epicureans. Midi une ? minuit une. Come and live the experience.

In the heart of Houlgate, a stone's throw from the beach, this brasserie offers pizzas and international cuisine. The covered terrace facing the sea is a must.

We propose you to stay in this authentic Norman farmhouse located at 2kms from the beaches of Villers-sur-Mer or Houlgate. The house is composed of a ground floor with a dining room and a living room (wood stove) A fitted kitchen and a shower room with toilet. On the first floor a bedroom and a study. It is fitted out for the comfort of 4 people. You can enjoy its beautiful garden with trees and flowers of 1000m2. It will delight you with its authenticity (beams/timbering/bricks/stones) with the comfort of today (wifi/tv/bluetooth system)

The 6-person house called "La grange" has 3 bedrooms, one on the ground floor, a shower room with shower and toilet, a second separate toilet, washing machine, wood-burning stove for winter evenings, 2 attic bedrooms upstairs and a covered terrace. Bikes can be parked in a sheltered shed with a recharging point for VAEs. Free wifi access is available in every house.

Léa and Kévin will be delighted to welcome you to Cottage des Falaises, a haven of peace nestled in a quiet, leafy bucolic setting on the heights of the Vaches Noires cliffs. Ideal location 5 min from Villers-sur-Mer and Houlgate - 10 min from Deauville and Cabourg. All rooms have independent access. "Les Embruns", on the first floor, has a 160x200cm bed and a private terrace with garden view (24m2) "La Cabane", on the second floor, has a 160x200cm and 80x190cm bed. It is accessed via an outside staircase. (18m2) "Le Bocage" is an old barn renovated into a 25m2 outbuilding, equipped with a 160x200cm bed and 2 80x200cm beds that can be converted into a 160x200cm bed. It has a fully-equipped kitchenette with hob, crockery and cutlery, fridge, microwave and a private terrace with garden view. All our rooms have a Nespresso machine, kettle, smart TV (Netflix, Youtube, etc.), mini-fridge, microwave, private shower room and toilet, hairdryer, natural cosmetics and WiFi. Breakfast is served in the rooms or on the terrace, weather permitting. Home-made and local products. Free parking.

The campsite "Le Lieu Castel" welcomes you in its green setting, in a quiet environment where you will stay in a family and relaxing atmosphere. It is in a green setting of more than 3 hectares that you will appreciate the central location of the campsite ideally situated between Villers-sur-Mer and Houlgate. The campsite Le Lieu Castel offers you different types of accommodation: camping-caravanning pitches, tent pitches, mobile-home rentals or coco-sweet rentals, put your bags down in the installation of your choice! The campsite snack bar welcomes you from April 1st to October 9th

Situated in a green setting, just a few minutes from the beaches of Houlgate and the famous golf course, this large family home offers the ideal setting for a vacation between sea and countryside. Modern, bright and perfectly equipped, it invites you to rest, relax and discover the charms of the coast, close to the Pays d'Auge. It can accommodate up to 10 people and boasts a large garden planted with trees, perfect for al fresco dining, playing with the kids or simply enjoying the surrounding peace and quiet. Every room has been designed to offer comfort, space and conviviality, whether with family or friends.

On the heights of Houlgate, 40m2 3-room Normandy-style cottage with converted attic, on 3 levels, sleeps 4. Rated 3 stars. Located in a wooded residence, 800m from town center, train station and beach (15 min. walk) Parking in residence. Enclosed private garden with flowers, south and west exposure, not overlooked. Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and partly of the sea. Sunny all day. Living room: 2-seater sofa, table and chairs for 4, widescreen TV, DVD player Kitchen: Separated by sliding door. 3-burner ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, large-capacity fridge/freezer combo (199L/85L), 45L built-in oven, extractor hood and vmc, toaster, electric kettle, coffee machine. Microwave, vacuum cleaner, cleaning products 1st floor : Shower room: shower cubicle, washbasin with storage drawers, wall cupboards and toilet. Bedroom 1: 140x190 bed with memory foam mattress topper, TV and furniture with storage drawers. Bedroom 2: 120x190 bed with memory foam mattress overlay, floor/ceiling closet, 2nd floor: Attic sleeping area: 90x190 bed, small closet, storage boxes and drawers, Velux-style roof window. Mattresses and pillows are fitted with waterproof covers and changed at each stay. The cottage is not suitable for very young children. Pets not allowed Strictly non-smoking apartment. Reception and handover of keys by owners.

At 5 minutes walk from the city center and 10 minutes from the beach, in a recently built residence, stay in this beautiful 3 room apartment of 61 m². Located on the 1st floor of the residence and having a possibility of access of plain foot by a footbridge arranged, with a terrace-balcony directed south, ideal for a stay of 4 people. The apartment has a living room with an equipped kitchenette, a bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom with 2 single beds, a shower room and separate toilet The apartment also has a private parking space. Minimum stay 2 nights and 1 week for the summer period

A corner of paradise with a view of the sea! A campsite with its feet in the water thanks to its direct access to the beach! Are you looking for a vacation destination that offers you both a change of scenery and ideas for outings? You are in the right place! Camping de la Plage, on the beautiful Côte Fleurie in Calvados, awaits you for a tailor-made stay. Our 3 star campsite offers you: teepees, trailers, traditional cottages, chalets or mobile homes with direct access to the beach.. Close to the Falaises des Vaches Noires, 200 meters from downtown Houlgate, 4km from Cabourg, less than 30 minutes from Honfleur and Deauville and near the Normandy landing beaches. What to spend beautiful vacations.. The train station of Houlgate is 500m away and bus stops are nearby.

Immerse yourself in the history and charm of Houlgate by staying at Le Fer à Cheval, a unique duplex for 4 people, located in the former stables of the Grand Hôtel. Just 150m from the heart of town and the beach, its location is ideal for exploring the town and surrounding area: in a Belle Époque atmosphere, close to Cabourg, Deauville and Honfleur, welcome to Houlgate, the pearl of the Côte Fleurie. You'll enjoy the endless beach and the unparalleled beauty of the chalk and clay cliffs. The "Le Sporting" tennis club, golf course, cycling and walking trails, marina, fish market, covered market, casino, cinema, restaurants, stores and countless tourist, cultural and historical attractions will entice you to come back and stay in this 3-star apartment, which is both quiet and close to everything. Plush bedding, an attractive bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchen will ensure your comfort during your stay. This 42-square-meter non-smoking apartment is equipped with all amenities. You'll also enjoy free Wi-Fi access, a TV and all the Orange bouquet channels. Free private parking allows you to park your car and store your suitcases, and you'll also find plenty of useful accessories for your stay to dispose of as you wish. The arrival is autonomous thanks to a key box, and the Fleury concierge will remain at your disposal throughout your stay to accompany you if necessary and answer any questions you may have.

In a privileged setting and located a few steps from the beach, this old bourgeois residence from the end of the 19th century will be the ideal place for your vacation as a couple, with friends or with your family. Everything is easily accessible on foot (beach, restaurants, shops). The accommodation : 135m2 for 6 rooms, entirely renovated by an interior designer. It is suitable for couples, friends or families (2 to 10 guests). The house is rated 4 stars because of its interior equipment and services. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a laundry room with washing machine, dryer and storage space. The house is equipped with a RJ45 computer network in all rooms and WIFI. An iMac computer is available. The internet connection is free.