SET SAIL
Head out to sea and take in the inspiring Calvados coastline.
Third sea excursions invite you to enjoy a refreshing experience, combining heritage discovery, fishing culture, and historic sites.
“Côte de Nacre”
“Côte Fleurie”
“Port artificiel d’Arromanches”
Excursion « Côte de Nacre » – 1h30
Ouistreham ↔ Lion-sur-Mer
Join us along the Côte de Nacre. From Ouistreham, we’ll take you to the cliffs of Lion-sur-Mer, past the old French merchant port, all the way to beaches steeped in history. Seaside architecture, the Confessionnaux cliffs, chalky landscapes, shipwrecks… we promise you a breathtaking experience.
On the way back, you’ll learn to read the coastline differently: understanding the shoreline, spotting navigation buoys and discovering local fishing practices.
A great opportunity to experience it all up close, enhanced by digital visuals, from the viewpoint of the Côte de Nacre.
Excursion « Côte Fleurie » – 1h30
Ouistreham ↔ Houlgate
Sail along the Côte Fleurie between the Baie de l’Orne and the Vaches Noires cliffs, where you’ll discover a Normandy that is natural, elegant and rich in history. From the Orne estuary to the Vaches Noires cliffs, you’ll pass the Orne nature reserve, Fort de la Redoute, Cabourg and its iconic villas, the port of Dives-Cabourg-Houlgate and the heights of Houlgate. A blend of heritage, memory, nature and inspiring coastlines.
On the return leg, you’ll discover the maritime life of the shoreline: fishing, sailing, ports… And already on the horizon, the familiar silhouettes of Deauville, Trouville, the port of Normandie, even Le Havre on a clear day.
A lovely echo of other nearby shores, such as the Côte de Nacre between Ouistreham and Lion-sur-Mer which are well exploring on another equally scenic trip.
Excursion « Port artificiel d’Arromanches » – 1h30
Port en Bessin-Huppain ↔ Arromanches-les-Bains
From the moment you set off, you’ll be immersed in the authentic atmosphere of a working port, surrounded by fishing boats and the time-honoured skills of local fishermen. Nestled between the cliffs, the Vauban tower and the semaphore give this trip a distinctive character. A gourmet stop at the fish market with the freshest catches of the day rounds off the visit perfectly.
Sailing along a coastline steeped in history, the sea offers a unique perspective on the D-Day beaches and the remains of the artificial port of Arromanches. An immersive experience on board will also allow you to relive the incredible technical feat of this artificial port, at the heart of D-Day history.
