Easter vacations: 10 must-sees to get away
In this particular year, the Easter vacations take place exceptionally from April 10 to 26, for all zones. During these two weeks of freedom, on the beach or in the heart of green parks, we run, walk, swim, gallop and pedal for our greatest good.
Moving inDeauville
Spending time in a leisure park in complete freedom
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After the promenade des Planches, go to the back of the promenade Michel d'Ornano towards the Parc des Lais de Mera vast four-hectare park on the edge of the beach that has become a favorite playground for bathers, vacationers and athletes. You can go for a walk, but above all you can enjoy the twenty-step sports course. To slide on the green, riders meet at the skate park of Deauville and its 500 m² of surfaces dedicated to skateboarding, BMX and scooter. A Mecca for team sports, the Intercommunal Leisure Park covers eleven hectares and is a real paradise for outdoor activities: three grass soccer pitches, two artificial turf pitches, a children's playground, petanque courts, a one-kilometer fitness trail, a rollerblade and bicycle path for children.
All the parks and gardens inDeauville here
Fill up on water activities
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The beautiful days are back in Deauville! An ideal opportunity to take off your shoes, take a breath of fresh air and enjoy the large expanses of wet sand. Or the waves of the English Channel. Or both.
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Learn to wingfoil Wingfoil is a hybrid between windsurfing and kitesurfing. This very spectacular and new discipline consists in manipulating a wing held with two hands, "wing", on a SUP board. Secured by a leash, this novelty allows the rider to discover new sensations with an unprecedented freedom of movement.
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Take off in a sand yacht Feel like speed on the sand? Enjoy the freedom of a sand yacht lesson, riding on the beaches of Blonville-sur-Mer and Villers-sur-Mer. A real sand kart, sand yachting is accessible to all, adults and children alike. At low tide, in a half lying, half sitting position, you will catch the wind, fly away on two wheels and feel the breeze on your face.
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Learn to sail Whether it's a passion or simply a search for freedom, you can pull, hoist, or edge... From initiation to improvement for the most athletic, on a houseboat, in leisure or sport sailing courses, the two inDeauville sailing centers each offer a learning program that takes into account all ages and all desires.
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Immerse yourself in salt water For this Easter vacation, the most intrepid are jumping into the water for a session of longe-côte! Aquatic walking, the longe-côte consists in walking in the sea with a water level up to the waist. At Villers-sur-Mer, Blonville-sur-Mer or Trouville-sur-Mer, no matter which beach you choose, the sensation is more than invigorating.
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Kayaking, on the river or on the sea From the sea, get into a kayak for a hike at the foot of the Black Rocks with an instructor. During 2h30, you will go along the 4km of clay cliffs which border the coast, culminating at 60 meters of altitude. More of a calm water enthusiast? Opt for a hike on the Touques river, where you will go down the meanders of this coastal river.
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Balance on a paddle Taste the pleasure of gliding on a paddle! The stand-up paddle, also known as "SUP", is a real trend among water sports. Armed with your paddle, let yourself slide on the water. To get started, nothing is better than a group outing with an instructor who will help you find your balance and move forward.
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Stroll according to your desires
Stroll through Calouste Gulbenkian Park
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With the arrival of spring and its beautiful days, the Calouste Gulbenkian Park is decked out in its most sumptuous colors. As nature slowly wakes up and buds, there is nothing more pleasant than to walk among the fabulous flowerbeds and remarkable essences that it contains. A haven of peace that nature lovers, the curious, lovers and families appreciate.
Practical information
Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 5 pm
Chemin des Enclos, 14910 BENERVILLE-SUR-MER
Reservation in Tourist Information Offices or at 02 31 14 40 00
Prices : 3,50€ (adults) / Free for children under 18 years old
Walking the aisles of the markets
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In the village squares or under the wooden halls, the markets here are a must to taste the local gastronomy. As early as 8:00 a.m., one rushes between the stalls of the producers, basket in hand, according to one's imagination and the scents that tickle one's nostrils, one's eyes attracted by the shelves loaded with beautiful multicolored goods. From fresh fish directly from the boat, to shellfish, poultry, cheese, fruits and vegetables in season, spices, local ham and terrines, you can stroll around to fill up on fresh products that you like to take home to prepare a good dish.
Hiking
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Hiking is traveling at your own pace. On the heights of Mont-Canisy, in the heart of the Saint-Pierre-Azif stud farm, in the wooded lands of Tourgéville or on the greenway between Saint-Arnoult and Deauville, we have selected for you the most beautiful itineraries and paths to discover the Augeron landscape. Local flora and fauna, heritage, bocage and history... You can take your time, breathe in and admire the different facets of the Deauville area.
Change of frame
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Slow down during your vacation. Trade in your car for a bicycle, rollerblades, tandem or rosalie to discover a city from a new perspective and appreciate every corner of the beauty of the Côte Fleurie. These machines, sometimes surprising, will not fail to make you spend moments of fun. Reservation in click & collect.
Enjoy the sea air
Learn to fly a kite
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Kite flying is a popular activity for children and has fascinated them for generations with its graceful and colorful aerial ballets. The pleasure of running into the wind while dragging the kite behind you has become a must on the beaches of the Côte Fleurie. This is why the Nautical Pole of Villers-Blonville organizes sessions for children from 8 to 12 years old to learn how to grab, direct and twirl his kite, at the foot of the Falaises des Vaches Noires. That's all there is to it.
Practical information
From Monday 19th to Tuesday 20th April from 12 to 1pm / From Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd April from 2 to 3pm
Pôle Nautique Villers-Blonville, Rue Alfred Feine, 14640 VILLERS-SUR-MER
Registration by mail or by phone 02 31 87 00 30
Price : 12€ (children from 8 to 12 years old only)
Raising children's awareness of the environment during a fishing trip
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Accompanied by an instructor, children aged 6 to 8 explore the marine world and learn about the wonders of nature. And because fun is the key to success for the little ones, this discovery session is punctuated by a fishing trip. In cool, dry or sunny weather, they go in search of grey shrimps and other hidden species, and learn to differentiate between the different crustaceans. A great adventure that raises awareness of ecology and respect for the environment from a very young age.
Practical information
From Monday 19th to Friday 23rd April from 11am to 12pm
Pôle Nautique Villers-Blonville, Rue Alfred Feine, 14640 VILLERS-SUR-MER
Registration by mail or by phone 02 31 87 00 30
Price : 12€ (children from 8 to 12 years old only)
Attend the Easter Festival from your living room
For its 25th edition, the Easter Festival invites itself to your home: totally new, the program will be entirely digital and radio-based to offer lovers of chamber music the opportunity to attend the five concerts from a distance. Since 1996, the festival has been welcoming young chamber musicians to Deauville each year to play rare and ambitious programs, from trio to orchestra, from baroque music to the great pages of modern music, combining voices, strings, winds, brass, percussion and keyboards. As every spring, the festival's orchestra, L'Atelier de musique, will associate the most promising chamber musicians, most of whom are in residence at the Singer-Polignac Foundation, with a program tailor-made by the director Yves Petit de Voize: Agate, Elmire and Girard quartets, Xenakis trio, La Fresque wind ensemble. And it is from an exceptional place, the Salle Élie de Brignac - with its ideal wooded acoustics - that the concerts will take place, as in each edition.
Practical information
April 17, 24 and 25, May 1 and 8 at 8:30 pm.
To see the concerts, log on :
- On the City of Deauville's Facebook
- On the Facebook of the Easter Festival - Août Musical de Deauville
- On the Easter Festival website
- On the Recit Hall website
To listen to the concerts, log on :
- On Music.aquarelle, the web-radio dedicated to classical concerts.
On replay:
- The concerts of April 24 and 25 will be broadcast on France Musique
- The May 1st concert will be recorded for the "Deauville live" collection
Where to eat: the best takeaway addresses
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Restaurants, caterers and other delicatessens remain mobilized to offer you the best of their cuisine at home. To make the most of your Easter vacations, the chefs have put together the best menus to share with your partner, family or friends. Antipasti, seafood platters, snacks... In classic or gourmet versions, on delivery or to take away, the dishes are all more tempting than the others.
Where to sleep: open accommodations
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From two- to five-star hotels, through neo-classical and Auvergne villas, many accommodations open their doors to you during the Easter vacations. Fireplaces, parquet floors or terracotta tiles, beams or chiseled balconies, sea or country views, patios or vast parks, each stay can be a different experience to live inDeauville.
