Leisure
Boating
Kitesurfing
Houlgate is THE SPOT for kitesurfing fans, and as an added bonus, it's the closest to Paris. Just 500 meters from the hotel, the beach at Houlgate offers magnificent wind conditions (north-east to north-west). At low tide, the sea recedes into the distance, creating shallow, wave-free water - ideal conditions for beginners and advanced sailors. Interested parties can contact the "Kite Paradise" kite school, which offers courses all year round except winter. To help out, the local association "HAK" or Houlgate Assoss Kite, uses the first-aid post and the Algeco to store members' equipment, provide an inflator and ensure safety on a voluntary basis. One thing's for sure, kitesurfing near these unique and totally unspoilt spots will be an unforgettable experience!
Other water sports
A host of water sports activities are available to make your stay in Houlgate even more memorable.
These include kayaking, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, towed buoys and guided sea tours.
Find out more about the various activities on offer in Houlgate.
Hiking and walking
Hiking and walking
With 3,000 km of itineraries, the region has something for every walker and hiker! These itineraries open onto landscapes of cliffs, fine sandy beaches and pebbled seafronts. Inland, the bocage countryside offers immense panoramas of varied landscapes, dotted with half-timbered and timber-framed houses of atypical charm. And that's not counting the historical and gastronomic discoveries you can make along the way. And guess what? Houlgate is the starting point for most walks and hikes along the coast or into the hinterland.
By bike
Houlgate and surroundings
If you'd like to discover Houlgate and the surrounding area by bike, Les Cabines offers a range of single and electric bikes for hire, with a range of up to 70 km. You can explore the surrounding area as much as you like! Rates start at €10 for a half-day rental (8am to 2pm or 2pm to 8pm) and €15 for a full-day rental with single bikes. Then €20 for a half-day and €30 for a full day for electric bikes. To enjoy all the charms of Houlgate and the surrounding area, follow us on this short tour of the most beautiful bike rides:
From Houlgate to Cabourg (round trip 10 km, 1h)
Along the way, you can stop off at the beautiful marina of Dives-Cabourg Houlgate (Port Guillaume), and enjoy the romantic, elegant town of Cabourg, its architecture, its gardens and all its treasures!
From Houlgate to Franceville (return 25 km, 2h30)
A beautiful stroll along the coast, passing through Cabourg. Don't miss the incredible Dunes de Franceville, classified as a "zone naturelle d'intérêt écologique faunistique et floristique" (ZNIEFF), and enjoy a drink at the "Face-Baie" with its breathtaking view over the Orne estuary.
From Houlgate to Ouistreham (one of the D-Day landing beaches) (50 km round trip, 5 hrs.)
After Franceville, cross the Pegasus Bridge and continue along the
the Orne estuary to Ouistreham and the start of the D-Day landing beaches. You
visit the N°4 Commando Museum and the Atlantic Wall Museum, which tell the story of this momentous event.
From Houlgate to Villers-sur-Mer (return journey 15 km, 1h30)
Take the Route de la Corniche to Auberville, then the Chemin Blandin and Chemin des Ormeaux down to Villers-sur-Mer. On the program: an exceptional natural and cultural heritage, just like its coastal neighbors.
From Houlgate to Deauville / Trouville (return journey 30 km, 2h30)
After Villers-sur-Mer, drive along the beach to Blonville, up towards Benerville, then at the bottom of the descent turn left onto the seawall and drive along the beach for 3 km to the famous Deauville.
On horseback
Horseback riding in Normandy
Renowned the world over for its horse breeding, Normandy boasts no less than 4 racecourses and hosts major horse races and equestrian events. If you're a big fan of hair-raising races, we suggest the towns of Cabourg and Deauville, which boast France's most famous racecourses. Finally, for those who'd like to get their feet wet, there's no shortage of horse-riding opportunities in and around Houlgate. Along the beach, in the green wooded valleys... Nature and animal lovers will be in heaven!
paradise! Finally, for those who'd like to get their feet wet, there's no shortage of horse-riding opportunities in and around Houlgate. Along the beach, in the green wooded valleys... Nature and animal lovers will be in heaven! Saddle up!
paradise! Finally, for those who'd like to get their feet wet, there's no shortage of horse-riding opportunities in and around Houlgate. Along the beach, in the green wooded valleys... Nature and animal lovers will be in heaven! Saddle up!
Le Golf
Playing golf in pleasant surroundings is pretty tempting, isn't it?
Isn't it tempting to play golf in pleasant surroundings? And it's no coincidence that the most popular golf courses are set in majestic landscapes, as is the case here in Normandy! Would you like to make the most of your passion during your stay in Houlgate? Take a look at the nearest golf courses: Golf Blue Green de Houlgate 2 km from the town center, Golf de Cabourg-Le Home 5 km from Houlgate, the 4 golf courses near Deauville (Golf Barrière-deauville, Golf Barrière Saint Julien, Golf de l'Amirauté, Golf de Saint Gatien) only 15 km from Houlgate and the Omaha Beach golf course (D-Day beach) 70 km from Houlgate.
Tennis
More of a tennis fan?
More of a tennis fan? You'll be able to play in a green setting.
Houlgate offers visitors tennis lessons on clay or in the clubhouse, just 500 meters from the hotel. Lessons can be individual or group, for adults and children, and there are even mini-tennis courses for children from the age of 4.
Houlgate offers visitors tennis lessons on clay or in the clubhouse, just 500 meters from the hotel. Lessons can be individual or group, for adults and children, and there are even mini-tennis courses for children from the age of 4.