Do you have teenagers in your family? Welcome to the Cœur de Nacre, a family destination in Normandy.
Discover our suggestions for activities and outings suitable for teenagers during your vacation in Normandy.
Are you a history buff or a sports fan ?
Our team has put together a list of the best activities for teenagers in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer and Langrune-sur-Mer.
Here’s the promise of a successful vacation with your 11-17 year-olds.
Discover the history of D-Day in World War II museums
Explore Juno at the Juno Beach Centre
Credit : PH. Delval
Courseulles-sur-Mer
With its interactive modules and touch screens, the Explore Juno tour for young people makes exploring the canadian museum even easier and more accessible.
You can also visit the beach, the remains of the Atlantic Wall and the bunkers with young Canadian guides.
You can also choose Juno Caching with teenagers, a clue-hunting game in Juno Park, located right in front of the Canadian museum. Ten hidden spots await to be discovered among the remains of the Atlantic Wall in order to decode a secret word.
Visit authentic WWII bunkers
Credit : Coraline et Léo
Radar museum, Douvres-la-Délivrande
Housed in the former German detection station, the radar museum presents the daily life of soldiers and radar in period bunkers.
Today, it is the only site in France to display one of the world’s 5 examples of the Würzburg radar.
Depending on your teenager’s interests, you can opt for a 1h30 guided tour or a self-guided visit using your smartphone.
The D-Day Wings Museum, or how to feel like an aviator
Bretteville-sur-Odon
Discover the only museum dedicated to World War II aircraft and D-Day air operations.
Just a few kilometers from the D-Day landing beaches, the D-Day Wings Museum is particularly popular with teenagers with a passion for aeronautics.
It offers the chance to climb aboard authentic wartime aircraft cockpits… a unique experience for teenagers.
Other interesting historical sites to visit with teenagers near the D-Day landing beaches :
A historical park retracing the history of the Vikings and early Normans.
A pretty castle with a Renaissance façade and richly decorated rooms.
Castle of Fontaine-Henry
FONTAINE-HENRY
Description of the measures put in place for the protection of visitors -disinfection of the premises several times a day […]
Sport and leisure, during vacations with your teenagers in Normandy
Skate park
Courseulles-sur-Mer
Skate, rollerblade or BMX, whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this area is open to all.
Take advantage of over 1,000 m² for your favorite board sports.
A City Stade multisport field is also available for basketball, soccer or handball.
Every Saturday from April to August, the experts, Guillaume and Erwan, will be on hand to guide youngsters through their boards and rollerblades.
Water sports
Luc-sur-Mer, Langrune-sur-Mer and Courseulles-sur-Mer
Catamaran, paddle, kayak, giant paddle, sand yachting, kitesurfing…
The 3 sailing schools offer a wide range of water sports activities.
Where to swim with teenagers ?
In Douvres-la-Délivrande, the Aquanacre aquatic center offers a large pool open all year round and perfectly suited for young people, while in Courseulles-sur-Mer, the municipal swimming pool (open seasonally until the end of September) also welcomes teenagers looking for fun water activities.
During school holidays, Aquanacre hosts special events as part of the Family Moments program : the famous Tarzan rope every Monday and Friday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, as well as a giant inflatable structure on the water from Monday to Thursday during the same hours.
The perfect way for children and teenagers to enjoy sporty and fun afternoons by the sea.
Aquanacre
DOUVRES-LA-DELIVRANDE
Just 10 minutes from Caen, take advantage of this 4,000m2 aquatic complex devoted to sport and well-being. Navigate between our […]
Swimming pool of Courseulles
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Heated water pool, open air and facing the beach… with a paddling pool, a school pool and a 25m pool. […]
Motorsport
Karting
Démouville
Karting is one of teenagers’ favorite motor sports.
It offers a first driving experience that’s 100% thrills.
Caen karting circuit
DEMOUVILLE
Try your hand at go-karting on one of the 3 FFSA-certified tracks at the Karting de Caen. – Monza: 800 […]
How can you spend your evenings with teenagers on vacations in the Côte de Nacre?
A snack by the sea
A pancake, a waffle or an artisanal ice cream… which sweetness do you like the most ?
These delicacies have the good taste of the vacations !
The Tourist Office team is on hand to provide information atabout all the outings and activities on offer for a successful holiday with teenagers :
