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THE GUIDED TOURS IN VILLERS-SUR-MER
Heir to a rich natural and cultural heritage, discover century-old seaside villas, a paleontological site, a sandy beach, a protected coastal marsh ... Villers sur mer will welcome you as it must.
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
From Villers to Houlgate, take the beach and discover the panorama of the Vaches Noires cliffs, a unique landscape on the French coast. A geological discovery during an unusual journey with an introduction to fossil collection.
> 6 km - 3h30
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.
> 2,5 km - 2h
CONTACT & BOOKING FOR GROUPS
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.