What can you do with your family in Normandy whether it’s sunny or rainy ? We suggest 2 scenarios for an unforgettable family day in the Cœur de Nacre.
Scenario 1 : The weather is great !
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It is well known that in our beautiful Normandy, it is said that there are the 4 seasons in one day ! What can we visit then ? What can you do if the weather turns nasty ? Don’t panic, here are some ideas to help you make the most of your holiday.
10am : First of all, we advise you to go to the tourist office to pick up the guide, the tourist map and the calendar of events.
10.30am : Why not take a stroll through the Courseulles-sur-Mer market (Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays in season) and pick up some fresh fish from the Courseulles harbour (every day and all year round !). Look, those mackerel, sea bream and sea bass, caught a few hours ago, look delicious.
Oh ! the scallops ! Buy some, it’s the peak season !
![seasonal fruit and vegetables market](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/08/fruits-et-legumes-de-saison-marche-credit-nancy-picot.jpg)
![Courseulles-sur-mer fish market fishing port fish from our coasts short circuit](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/le-marche-aux-poissons-port-courseulles-sur-mer-credit-nathalie-papouin-1024x768.jpg)
![coquilles a decortiquer fete de la coquille courseulles sur mer novembre 2018 credit mathilde lelandais](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/coquilles-a-decortiquer-fete-de-la-coquille-courseulles-sur-mer-novembre-2018-credit-mathilde-lelandais-1024x680.jpg)
11.30am : A stop at the Paradis des Enfants merry-go-round is a must before a walk on the wooden jetty of Courseulles-sur-Mer. From there, admire the panoramic view of Juno Park and the beach.
![water sports, the port of Courseulles-sur-mer, the Calvados coastline](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/port-de-courseulles-sur-mer-bateau-jetee-en-bois-credit-nathalie-papouin-1024x683.jpg)
![le manege au paradis des enfants eric tabaud courseulles sur mer credit francois dupont](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/le-manege-au-paradis-des-enfants-eric-tabaud-courseulles-sur-mer-credit-francois-dupont-1024x682.jpg)
![centre juno beach credit cjb g.wait](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/centre-juno-beach-credit-cjb-g.wait_-1024x555.jpg)
Credit : F. Dupont, G. Wait
Merry Go-rounds
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Eric and Irène are happy to welcome you to their carousel show, the largest in Europe. Who has never stood […]
Juno Park
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Guided tours of the bunkers opposite the museum with the Canadian guides of the Juno Beach Centre in French or […]
12.30 pm : Lunch break with fresh products from your market of the day.
2pm : How about a little walk this afternoon ? Let’s see… why not the one in Luc-sur-Mer ? Thanks to our the discovery tour of the seaside resort, you will discover the historical and architectural curiosities.
We advise you to take the children to see the whale skeleton and the animals in the town hall park. Don’t forget the obligatory stop at the playground !
Maybe you will be lucky enough to see the peacocks that live there in the wild !
![squelette parc de la baleine luc sur mer credit mathilde lelandais](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/squelette-parc-de-la-baleine-luc-sur-mer-credit-mathilde-lelandais-1024x768.jpg)
![PAON PARC DE LA BALEINE HOTEL DE VILLE LUC SUR MER CREDIT MATHILDE LELANDAIS 1](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/04/PAON-PARC-DE-LA-BALEINE-HOTEL-DE-VILLE-LUC-SUR-MER-CREDIT-MATHILDE-LELANDAIS-1--1024x768.jpg)
![la mairie de luc sur mer parc de la baleine fleurs credit mathilde lelandais](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/la-mairie-de-luc-sur-mer-parc-de-la-baleine-fleurs-credit-mathilde-lelandais-1024x768.jpg)
4pm : Snack time ! You too will succumb to the sweet aroma of Gui-Gui, a colourful sweet wrapped around a stick that the resort is famous for!
Take advantage of being on the Place du Petit Enfer to do some shopping.
![guigui de luc sur mer candy for children from normandy credit mathilde lelandais](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/08/la-guigui-de-luc-sur-mer-bonbon-enfant-credit-mathilde-lelandais2-1024x784.jpg)
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6pm : What do you think about playing mini-golf ? If you have already tried the one in Courseulles-sur-Mer, why not take a look at the one in Luc-sur-Mer ? So… who will win ?
Mini Golf
LUC-SUR-MER
In the heart of the Côte de Nacre, the Luc sur Mer Mini-Golf is ideally located within a lively family […]
Mini Golf Le Green
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
The 18-hole miniature golf course is the ideal opportunity to relax with family or friends, located 100 meters from the […]
7.30 pm : What if you ended this beautiful day with a family restaurant in front of the sea ? Pancakes, fish soup, seafood, burgers… what’s on your menu?
![terrasse coucher de soleil restaurant la maison bleue courseulles sur mer credit mathilde lelandais](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/terrasse-coucher-de-soleil-restaurant-la-maison-bleue-courseulles-sur-mer-credit-mathilde-lelandais-1024x768.jpg)
Scenario 2 : As the sun is not guaranteed to shine every day in Normandy, sometimes you have to have a plan B !
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10am : We recommend that you first visit the Juno Beach Centre at Courseulles-sur-Mer, a World War II site particularly well suited to families. We learn that it is the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches.
Opt for the youth circuit ! Thanks to interactive modules and touch screens, this Explore Juno family circuit makes discovering the museum easier and more accessible.
![Centre Juno Beach©cjb ph.delval](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/salle-a-centre-juno-beach-immersion©cjb-ph.delval-1024x549.jpg)
![explore juno visite circuit famille enfants centre juno beach courseulles sur mer©cjb ph.delval](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/06/explore-juno-visite-circuit-famille-enfants-centre-juno-beach-courseulles-sur-mer©cjb-ph.delval-1024x683.jpg)
![le centre juno beach unique musee canadien des plages du debarquement](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/05/juno-beach-loic-durand-calvados-attractivite-1024x683.jpg)
Credits : Ph. Delval, G. Wait
12:00 : Would you like some seafood ? You could go for lunch in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer ! This charming seaside resort is known for its many restaurants with their covered terraces, facing the sea.
Before leaving, take a little walk down Rue Pasteur to discover the works of the artist who is currently exhibiting at the Halle, an old covered market transformed into an exhibition hall.
2pm : This afternoon, a change of scenery ! Head for the Fontaine-Henry castle. With its Renaissance facade, its large wooded park, its small 13th century chapel and its richly decorated interiors, a plunge into history is guaranteed !
Opt for a family rally. You will then put yourself in the shoes of a spy during the Second World War. This treasure hunt allows you to decipher the radio operator’s secret message step by step !
4.30 pm : Who wants to go for a swim ? Then head for the Aquanacre aquatic centre in Douvres-la-Délivrande. Children love the pentagliss, the play pool and the outdoor pool heated all year round.
![aquanacre douvres la delivrande pataugeoire credit aquanacre 1](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/10/aquanacre-douvres-la-delivrande-pataugeoire-credit-aquanacre-1-1024x682.jpg)
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![piscine aquanacre centre aquatique douvres la délivrande calvados normandie activité famille swimming pool](https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/app/uploads/2021/05/piscine-calvados-attractivite-1024x680.jpg)
Credit : Aquanacre
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 […]
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 […]
18:30 : A busy day !
Have you tried other family activities in the Cœur de Nacre ? Do you want to share them with us ?
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