Secret stories of the seaside villas of Villers-sur-mer

At the end of the 19th century, Villers-sur-mer became a fashionable destination for sea bathing and good Parisian society. The seafront is redesigned to offer a pleasant and mundane stroll, villas more original than the others rise from the ground to impress the neighbor and assert his status. Like theaters and operas in the XNUMXth century, seaside resorts were popular for seeing and being seen. Along the streets that often bear the names of the pioneers of Villers, come and discover the anecdotes that mark the history of the city.

> 2,5 km - 2h

Discovery of the Black Cow cliffs

Go back in time on this exceptional paleontological site which will reveal its secrets to you. A family stroll with an introduction to fossil collecting.

> 3 km - 2h

Villers-sur-mer during the war

Discover Villers-sur-mer under occupation. Relive and understand the life of Villersois during this period of waiting and life with the occupant through the places and streets borrowed from this painful time. 

> 4 km - 2h

The Saint-Martin church of Villers-sur-mer and its glass roofs

Too small to accommodate summer visitors, the church was rebuilt from 1872 thanks to donations from parishioners and service members. Its windows are classified as Historic Monuments. True "glass walls, made by the Ebroïcien workshop Duhamel-Marette, they are one of the Bas-Norman masterpieces of the end of the 19th century.

> 300 m - 1h30

The soul of Villers-sur-mer

How does a small village between land and sea become a popular seaside resort on the Côte Fleurie? Why brick? Why so much fantasy? Discover the heritage and architecture of seaside development through the example of Villers-sur-mer, from the first villas of the 19th century to the last constructions of the 2000s. History of an old village become a seaside resort without losing your soul.

> 3 km - 2h

Beach secrets

What are the ears for? Who is hiding under the sand? Why does the sea rise and fall every day? So many secrets revealed during this visit under the sign of the sea to discover a surprising coastline for its biodiversity and its contrasting landscapes.

> 3 km - 1h30

Taste the Pays d'Auge

Walk the hollow paths of Villers for a taste of the Pays d'Auge! A particular basement, a landscape shaped by water, here the common thread of the visit. An immersion in the terroir which continues on arrival with a tasting of traditional products made on the farms of the Auge region.

> 6 km - 3h

Crossing the cliff of black cows

Between beach and marsh

The marsh of Blonville-Villers is revealed. Link between land and sea, the coastal marsh is a territory with a particular fauna and flora. During this visit, discover the birds, mammals, insects, plants that make up this unique landscape.

INFORMATION, QUOTATIONS AND RESERVATIONS

COMMERCIAL SERVICE:
Phone. 02 31 81 77 55 - Mail: commercial@paleospace-villers.fr

Group rates applicable from 15 paying people.
Detailed product sheets and general conditions of sale on request.

Group brochure with all the tours for download here