{"id":2980,"date":"2026-02-10T16:35:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T15:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/houlgate-station-balneaire-incontournable-en-normandie\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:35:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T15:35:24","slug":"houlgate-station-balneaire-incontournable-en-normandie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/en\/houlgate-station-balneaire-incontournable-en-normandie\/","title":{"rendered":"Houlgate, a must-visit seaside resort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-vert-fonce-color has-text-color\" id=\"houlgate-station-balneaire-incontournable-en-normandie\">Houlgate, a must-visit seaside resort in Normandy \ud83c\udf0a<\/h1>\n\n<p>Located on the <strong>C\u00f4te Fleurie in Normandy,<\/strong> Houlgate is a <strong>charming seaside resort,<\/strong> highly appreciated for its landscapes, authenticity, and <strong>family-friendly atmosphere<\/strong>. With its fine sandy beach, outdoor activities, <strong>Belle \u00c9poque heritage<\/strong>, and family-oriented events, Houlgate is the perfect destination for a <strong>seaside holiday in Normandy.<\/strong> Our <strong>3-star campsite in Normandy <\/strong>enjoys an exceptional location, ideal for exploring the town and its surroundings. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-blanc-color has-bleu-fond-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vue-aerienne-Houlgate-Photo-911-NCPA-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vue-aerienne-Houlgate-Photo-911-NCPA-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vue-aerienne-Houlgate-Photo-911-NCPA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vue-aerienne-Houlgate-Photo-911-NCPA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vue-aerienne-Houlgate-Photo-911-NCPA-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vue-aerienne-Houlgate-Photo-911-NCPA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"has-orange-color has-text-color\" id=\"1-la-plage-de-houlgate\">1. Houlgate Beach \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noir-color has-text-color\">Houlgate Beach is one of the <strong>most beautiful beaches on the C\u00f4te Fleurie.<\/strong> This expansive sandy beach in Normandy is perfect for : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-noir-color has-text-color\"><li>cool swims and family-friendly bathing ;<\/li><li>sunbathing and relaxation ;<\/li><li>beach games with the kids ;<\/li><li>strolling along the seaside ;<\/li><li>exploring the Cliffs of Vaches Noires.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noir-color has-text-color\">Thanks to the proximity of Camping de la Plage, you can fully <strong>enjoy your holiday in Houlgate<\/strong>, with direct <strong>access to the beach and an exceptional sea view.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"has-orange-color has-text-color\" id=\"2-decouvrir-le-patrimoine-et-le-centre-ville-de-houlgate\">2. Discover Houlgate\u2019s heritage and town center \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Houlgate is like <strong>an open-air museum<\/strong>, renowned for its <strong>nearly 500 Belle \u00c9poque and Anglo-Norman villas<\/strong>. Strolling through the town, visitors can admire remarkable architectural heritage, with colorful facades, ornate balconies, and unique details, all reflecting the prestige of seaside resorts at the end of the 19th century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the <strong>Houlgate Tourist Office<\/strong> guide you to discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.normandie-cabourg-paysdauge-tourisme.fr\/activite\/houlgate-villas-et-jardins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">town\u2019s iconic villas<\/a> and the stories behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Houlgate\u2019s town center, just a 500-meter<\/strong> walk from the campsite, you will find :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>shops (bakeries, grocery stores, ice cream parlors, souvenir shops, etc.) ;<\/li><li>numerous restaurants ;<\/li><li>a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.normandie-cabourg-paysdauge-tourisme.fr\/fete-manifestation\/marche-hebdomadaire-de-houlgate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local market<\/a> showcasing Norman gastronomy (cheeses, seafood, cider, etc.) ;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Les-100-marches-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Les-100-marches-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Les-100-marches-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Les-100-marches-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Les-100-marches-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Les-100-marches-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-noir-color has-bleu-fond-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Falaises-des-vaches-Noires-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Falaises-des-vaches-Noires-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Falaises-des-vaches-Noires-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Falaises-des-vaches-Noires-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Falaises-des-vaches-Noires-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Falaises-des-vaches-Noires-Camille-Plichard-OTINCPA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"has-orange-color has-text-color\" id=\"3-activites-et-loisirs-a-houlgate\">3. Activities and Leisure in Houlgate \ud83c\udf3f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Houlgate is an ideal destination for<strong> nature lovers, sports enthusiasts, and leisure seekers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hiking at the foot of the <a href=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/en\/surroundings\/falaises-des-vaches-noires-un-site-naturel-protege\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cliffs of Vaches Noires<\/a>, a protected natural site ;<\/li><li>Walking or cycling along the C\u00f4te Fleurie coastline ;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/en\/la-peche-sur-la-cote-fleurie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beach fishing<\/a> ;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/en\/surroundings\/water-sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water sports in Houlgate<\/a>: sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, sand yachting, tubing ;<\/li><li>Sports activities: climbing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croquan.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Croquan<\/a>, tennis at the Sporting Club, Golf Blue Green ;<\/li><li>Casino ;<\/li><li>Family activities : cinema, beach rides, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paleospace-villers.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paleospace<\/a> in Villers-sur-Mer and the <a href=\"https:\/\/aqua-diva.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aquadiva<\/a> swimming pool in Cabourg&#8230;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the year, the town also offers <strong>summer events, concerts and festivals<\/strong>, including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.normandie-cabourg-paysdauge-tourisme.fr\/temps-fort\/houlgate-plein-vent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Festival Plein Vent,<\/a><\/strong> which will take place on 11 and 12 April 2026. Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.normandie-cabourg-paysdauge-tourisme.fr\/agenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">town&#8217;s calendar<\/a> and enjoy a lively and vibrant seaside resort all year round. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"has-orange-color has-text-color\" id=\"4-vacances-a-houlgate-sejournez-au-camping-de-la-plage\">4. Holidays in Houlgate: stay at Camping de la Plage \ud83c\udfc4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing Houlgate for your holiday in Normandy means opting for a <strong>destination on a human scale, between sea and nature<\/strong>, ideal for a <strong>camping holiday by the sea.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camping de la Plage offers you :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>a campsite <strong>by the sea in Normandy<\/strong><\/li><li>a <strong>100% sea view<\/strong><\/li><li>an ideal location close to <strong>the city centre and the beach<\/strong><\/li><li>a <strong>friendly, family atmosphere<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Houlgate is the perfect destination for a camping holiday in Normandy, and Camping de la Plage is the ideal place to enjoy the sea to the fullest ! \u2728<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3352-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3352-002.jpg 2016w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3352-002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3352-002-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3352-002-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/camping-houlgate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3352-002-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2016px) 100vw, 2016px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houlgate, a must-visit seaside resort in Normandy \ud83c\udf0a Located on the C\u00f4te Fleurie in Normandy, Houlgate is a charming seaside resort, highly appreciated for its landscapes, authenticity, and family-friendly atmosphere. With its fine sandy beach, outdoor activities, Belle \u00c9poque heritage, and family-oriented events, Houlgate is the perfect destination for a seaside holiday in Normandy. 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