Grey-weather activities

Crédit : Ph. Delval

Canada’s only museum on the D-Day landing beaches, telling the story of Canadian civilians and soldiers during the Second World War.

It’s about Courseulles, the idea of an activity to do on a grey day.

Discover their story through two moving films, interactive tools, as well as Seconde Wolrd War objects.

Accompanied by a Canadian guide, you can also discover Juno Beach, the remains of the Atlantic Wall and visit a bunker (during high season).

All sheltered under a thick concrete roof.

Housed in the former German detection station, two refurbished period bunkers provide an insight into the Atlantic Wall, the history of radar and the daily lives of German soldiers.

Just a stone’s throw from the D-Day landing beaches, this museum is the only authentic Luftwaffe air detection station.

This station is part of the fortifications of the Atlantic Wall, a defense system built by the Germans during the Second World War.

The museum offers immersion in 2 converted bunkers and 9 underground rooms, complemented by two films.

Are you planning a romantic getaway in the Coeur de Nacre?

In case of gloomy weather, enjoy a relaxing moment with your partner !

This is just one of the many ideas for grey-weather activities in Luc-sur-Mer.

The thalasso’s three wellness areas :

• seawater whirlpool pool,
• traditional oriental hammam
• Japanese baths in a Zen atmosphere unique to Normandy.

• A little extra : treatments based on fresh Luc-sur-Mer seaweed.

Crédit : Sabina Lorkin

Set in a large green park, this Fontaine-Henry castle impresses with its highest roofs in France, exceptional architecture and richly decorated interiors.

The castle was built as early as the 13^th century and has been constantly embellished ever since.

It has never been sold and has been handed down from generation to generation, from its foundation by the de Tilly family to the current owner, the Marquis d’Oilliamson.

The whale is the pride of Luc-sur-Mer.

During the night of January 14 to 15, 1885, a 40-ton, 19-meter-long whale ran aground on the shores, at a spot known as the Brèche du Moulin.

This is the number 1 Grey-weather activities for a visit to the town of Luc-sur-Mer.

His skeleton is now on display in a pretty green park.

Discover the history of this cetacean with a free visit to the Maison de la Baleine.

An area with stories and anecdotes about whales, and a memorandum on whale hunting and protection.

Here you can watch a film retracing the history of Luc’s whale.

Nota bene: The Maison de la Baleine is now home to the Luc-sur-Mer tourist office.

Credit : F. Dupont

This chapel in Douvres-la-Délivrande contains one of the first monumental expressions of glass slabs, an architectural technique pioneered by René Lalique.

During your visit, you’ll discover a large translucent crucifix, symbolizing Fidelity, three stained glass windows in the apse, an altarpiece, a tabernacle door, illuminated columns and a sanctuary lamp.

Also on display : Alix Aymé’s Stations of the Cross on lacquer (1948), the 15th station designed by lacquer master Isabelle Emmerique (2014) and its marquetry support designed by Marie Collino (2015); the gisant-reliquaire of Saint Florida (wax restored in 2015 by Stéphanie Duboc).

Visit H2o Parapluies in Crépon, which has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label.

Here, every umbrella is handmade in the workshop.

Come and discover this ancestral know-how through a guided tour.

This summer, every Friday at 2.15pm, the H2O team is offering a guided tour of the different stages in umbrella manufacture.

• Visit limited to 25 people,
• 45 minutes,
• 5€/person, free for children under 12.

Crédit : F. Dupont

For three generations, the Tabaud family has been brightening up the faces of the little ones.

For as long as anyone in Courseulles has known this wooden carousel.

Indeed, the beautiful wooden merry-go-round has celebrated its 100th anniversary !

• Place de Gaulle
• 2.50€ per ticket, 10€ 8 tickets
• Open every day in season from 10 a.m.