Your stay in Normandy is approaching. But then, where are you going to dip? Small summary of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy!
A few hours from Paris , the beaches of Normandy are among the most beautiful in the world. Between history, wilderness and typically Norman seashores, there is something for everyone. To guarantee you a successful holiday in the sun, Generation Voyage has selected the most beautiful beaches in Normandy.
The beaches of La Manche
Potinière Beach
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Located at Cap de Carteret, La Potinière beach has attracted many Parisians and Normans since the 20th century. At that time, it was the rise of sea bathing. We still find traces of it on this Normandy beach with blue and white bathing cabins.
With its horseshoe shape, its Channel Islands opposite and its Gulf Stream waters, the Potinière beach benefits from particularly hot water for Normandy.
The Chausey Islands
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Want calm on one of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy. See you in Chausey! Located 17 kilometers from Granville, this archipelago has 365 islets that emerge at low tide and 52 remain at high tide. Chausey offers you a stop in time.
No car, no noise will disturb your peace. The only sounds you will listen to will be those of sea birds and waves crashing on the beach. The archipelago is located 17 kilometers from Granville.
Hougue Beach
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Located in Saint-Vaast-la Hougue, La Hougue is one of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy. Over a kilometer of fine sand awaits you for basking in the sun. Take a stroll along the beach and admire the scenery.
In the distance, you will see the towers of Vauban and the island of Tatihou. If you want to relax in the shade, there are many picnic areas.
Carolles Beach
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Before going to Carolles beach, walk along the coast on the cliffs from the Vauban hut. From here, you can observe the rising Mont-Saint-Michel .
Once on the beach, it's time to relax. On the seashore, a triple alignment of bathing cabins offers you a picturesque environment.
Jullouville
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This seaside resort in the Manche stretches for two kilometers between the towns of Carolles and Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. It is the ideal beach for families on vacation in Normandy. Animations for children are planned along the beach and many paths are arranged to circulate with a stroller.
As soon as the tide is low, take the opportunity to fish for mussels with the locals.
Surtainville Beach
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Water sports enthusiast, you should go to Surtainville beach. Take the waves on your surfboard and face the Norman winds during a windsurfing session.
If you prefer a quieter activity, the paddle is waiting for you. Many shops rent equipment for tourists and locals.
Calvados beaches
Cabourg Beach
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With these four kilometers of fine sand, the so-called romantic beach makes many dream. It is the ideal place for couples coming to visit Normandy. Along the beach, the Marcel Proust promenade lets you discover its magnificent Belle Époque villas.
Cabourg is also nicknamed the "Queen of the flowered coast " for its impressive architecture dating from the Second Empire. After a nap on the beach, discover the Grand Hotel in the city where great artists, such as Proust or Édith Piaf, have stayed.
Shore to landing
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Steeped in history, the landing beaches are to be discovered during your holidays in Normandy. Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Sword beach, Juno beanch and Gold Beach are all witnesses to our sinister history. It was here that, on June 6, 1944, thousands of Americans participated in one of the largest military operations in the world. Discover the landing beaches and pay tribute to the soldiers.
Hermanville Beach
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Located on the Côte de Nacre, Hermanville has one of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy. Two kilometers of beach await you throughout the year.
In summer, take advantage of the good weather to dive in the Normandy sea or bask in the sun. In winter, Hermanville beach is also worth a detour with its magnificent villas which line the seafront.
Trouville Beach
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Trouville beach is ideal for families visiting Normandy. This one kilometer range is monitored throughout the summer. Throughout you will find activities for children and adolescents with inflatables, slides and swings. For older children, a nautical center introduces you to the practice of sand yachting. And to quench your thirst, there are bars and restaurants on the beach.
Deauville Beach
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Deauville beach is one of the best known in Normandy with its beach huts and colorful umbrellas. The beach stretches from the port of Deauville to the Jardin des Cœurs.
Deauville is the Norman seaside resort par excellence; mini-golf, nautical center, pony club, casino. You are sure not to be bored.
Houlgate Beach
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In the heart of the Auge region, Houlgate beach is also called the “pearl of the flowered coast”. The beach experienced a tremendous boom during the sea bathing period when hundreds of Parisians came to relax on the Normandy coast.
Houlgate has kept its architecture of yesteryear with its sumptuous villas. A circuit is also organized to discover the most beautiful homes on the seafront, such as Les Mouettes, Bel Ombrage or Les Clochettes.
The beaches of Seine Maritime
Quiberville Beach
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Quiberville beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy with its curtain of cliffs. Towards the Alabaster coast, you observe the white cliffs whereas on the opposite towards the cap d'Ailly, the cliffs take on a more brown color. The spectacle is simply magnificent.
From April, take a walk along the sea where the first beach huts begin to settle in and announce the start of the season.
Tilleul Beach
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For the more athletic, go to Tilleul beach. To get there, you have to walk about thirty minutes. The effort is worth the reward since the Linden is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy.
Between pebble beaches and cliffs, the landscape is exceptional. Here, you will be calm as the tourists are few, especially if you arrive from the “keyhole”.
Etretat Beach
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Known around the world, Etretat beach is worth a visit. Wilderness is right before your eyes with impressive cliffs and its iconic arch. Etretat is more than a beach, it is a real postcard. So don't forget your camera.
If you move away from the coast, you can admire the needle; a rocky cone that rises over 70 meters.
Dieppe Beach
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Located on the left bank of the port, Dieppe beach stretches for more than 1.6 kilometers. The beach has the advantage of being very wide. Whatever the season, you are sure to find a place (even in the middle of August).
Near the beach, you can try your luck at the casino or visit the impressive Dieppe castle.
Fécamp Beach
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Fécamp beach covers 800 meters of pebbles. The city is known for its Bénédicte Palace which you can visit after a nap by the sea. And if you want to admire the coast from another angle, hire a boat and admire the landscape that awaits you.
Stay until sunset to watch a light show that goes out on the white cliffs.
Petit Ailly Beach
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Located in Varengeville-sur-mer, the Petit Ailly beach emerges at low tide. It is a valley, that is to say a breach in the cliff. The beach of Petit Ailly offers you a wild environment between greenery and cliffs of the Alabaster coast.
As soon as the high tides appear, shore fishing is particularly practiced by the locals.
Which of these beaches in Normandy is your favorite?