Located 7km from Cabourg and 12km from Deauville, Houlgate, well known as a seaside resort since the 1880s, is one of the nicest towns on the 'Cote Fleurie', offering not only fine sandy beaches but also for the green countryside surrounding it (Pays d'Auge).
In and Around Houlgate: Come and visit Honfleur and its port (25km from Houlgate), Caen and its castle (30km), D-day landing beaches, the mansions and stud farms of the Pays d'Auge, the Normandie Bridge (25km)...
Normandy is a mixture of old and new, relying strongly on traditional values while at the same time keeping an eye on the future. The area has a whole palette of contrasting landscapes, large elegant beaches, green countryside and a rich cultural and architectural heritage, castles, manor houses dating back to the Renaissance, abbeys, half timbered farmhouses... Normandy is also famous for its seaside resorts and its food (cheeses, dairy products, cider, calvados spirits, seafood...)
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.