Our friends the horsemen are welcome to enjoy the sandy beachfront rides on the Cœur de Nacre
Normandy, a land of horses, has always been a welcoming place for horseback riding. In this section, you can find information on access and best practices regarding regulations for horseback riding on the Côte de Nacre.
It is strongly recommended that you consult the current municipal ordinance before traveling to the beach resort of your choice.
Please pick up after your horse for everyone’s comfort.
Permit for horseback riding:
Courseulles-sur-Mer
At low tide, outside of supervised swimming areas.
Access is via the horse trail next to the campground.
From June 1 through September 30, horseback riding is permitted at low tide, before 11:30 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m.
Riders may only ride down to the beach east of the rock breakwaters between the “Main Beach” and the “Unsupervised Beach” via the Édit ramp.
Horses and horseback riding are strictly prohibited in the dunes year-round.
It is strongly recommended that you consult the current municipal ordinance before visiting this town.
Bernières-sur-Mer
At low tide.
Horses must remain on the wet sand. They are permitted only beyond the northern end of the breakwaters, away from any people, swimmers, walkers, or fishermen.
Access via the Voie du Débarquement.
It is strongly recommended that you consult the current municipal ordinance before visiting this town.
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
In July and August, horses are permitted in the area between Bernières-sur-Mer and the ramp across from Rue des Bains, and on the entire beach the rest of the year.
Always at low tide and as close to the water’s edge as possible.
It is strongly recommended that you consult the current municipal ordinance before visiting this town.
Langrune-sur-Mer
At low tide only, from June 1 to September 15, in the area between the sailing club’s access path and the border with Luc-sur-Mer.
The rest of the beach is accessible during this period only before 8 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
It is strongly recommended that you consult the current municipal ordinance before visiting this town.
Luc-sur-Mer
Since there is no municipal ordinance governing horses in Luc-sur-Mer, it is best to contact the DDTM directly to find out about the departmental regulations.
