Villers-Sur-Mer: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Villers-sur-Mer combines the protected Marais de Villers-sur-Mer, the Falaises des Vaches Noires, known for their paleontological and geological richness, and the Paléospace with cultural and historical sites along the coast and in the surrounding area.

Those choosing Villers-sur-Mer as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Paléospace presents the history of the Falaises des Vaches Noires and Jurassic paleontology in Normandy through large skeletons, small fossils, interactive touch stations and interactive terminals. The Paléospace's Jurassic gallery can be visited as part of a guided tour or independently.

On the seafront promenade of Villers-sur-Mer, the Greenwich Meridian is marked by a viewpoint near the casino. The Église Saint-Martin is a characteristic church building in the Neo-Gothic style that was widespread in Normandy during the last quarter of the 19th century. Since 2006, it has been listed as a Monument historique because of its architectural quality and its furnishings, particularly the complete collection of its stained-glass windows.

Around Villers-sur-Mer are the Château de Bonneville-sur-Touques, the Château de Cricqueville-en-Auge and the historic site of the Établissement des bains de mer. The wider regional area is also home to the Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux.

Nature

The Marais de Villers-sur-Mer is a protected natural area covering just under 30 hectares and recorded in the ZNIEFF Type 1 inventory. For birds, the marsh is an important east-to-west migration route during migration before and after the breeding season.

The Falaises des Vaches Noires at the foot of Villers-sur-Mer are known for their paleontological and geological richness. A guided exploration of their paleontological treasures is possible; the date depends on the tides.

The surrounding area is also home to Plage du Casino, Plage de Deauville, Plage du Temple and Plage de Cabourg.

Getting Around

A 9-kilometre section of the Vélomaritime connects the Falaises des Vaches Noires, the Marais de Villers-Blonville and Mont Canisy from Villers-sur-Mer.

Markets

The markets of Villers-sur-Mer feature producers and fishmongers who participate regularly.

More local pages: Saint-Germain-De-Montgommery, Cairon, Rouvres, Saint-Hymer, Saint-Germain-La-Blanche-Herbe, Fourneville, Englesqueville-La-Percée, Firfol.

To the higher-level travel overview: Calvados.