Family activities

Lake Pont-l’Évêque

5 minutes

Just a few minutes from Clos du Haut, the lake is perfect for a walk, a picnic or a quiet break with the children. In summer there are also water sports, games and inflatable structures. The lake tour by bike or ride is accessible to all.

Our tip. In July-August, prefer morning or end of day. Go from the city centre, behind the grocery store Le Coccinelle for the lake tour.

Honfleur Public Park

20 minutes

Honfleur works very well with the family: ice on the harbour, walk in the alleys, old ride, small galleries and break by the water. The large park of Honfleur is a beautiful green space for a family break, with playgrounds for children. A good place to blow between two city tours.

Our tip. To be combined with a visit to the center of Honfleur - see our page the Côte Fleurie.

Bird Hill - Caen

30 minutes

A large landscaped park in Caen, very popular with families. Playgrounds, green spaces, ponds and animations - a nice place for a relaxed afternoon, to combine with a morning in the old Caen. .

Our tip. To be combined with the city centre of Caen - see our page Les Grandes Villes

Zoo de la Cerza

20 minutes

One of the most beautiful zoos in the region, with large spaces and many animals easily visible. The course is pleasant even for adults.

Biotropica

1h

A tropical and animal park unique in Normandy, with exotic species in a reconstituted tropical environment. Snake, crocodiles, coloured birds, giant turtles - a displaceable immersion just a stone's throw from the gite. To combine with the Zoo de la Cerza for a big day animals.

Naturospace - Honfleur

20 minutes

A must address for children! A tropical greenhouse filled with exotic butterflies freely evolving around visitors. The place is small but works very well with children.

Our tip. Ideal also in rain - see our page When it rains. To be combined with the Honfleur Labyrinth.

Blonville Equestrian Centre - Pony Walking

20 minutes

The Blonville equestrian centre offers ponies and ponies for children - a great activity for young and young riders in an authentic Norman setting.

Our tip. Book in advance, especially in high season.

Pedagogical farm of Place Roussel

15 minutes

An ideal Norman educational farm for young children - farm animals, discovery of the agricultural world and life in the countryside. A nice way to make children discover where milk, eggs and vegetables come from.

Our tip. Ideal for children 2 to 8 years old. Check schedules and activities according to season.

Festyland amusement park - Caen

35 minutes

One of our big favorites! The large amusement park of the Kenyan region, with attractions for the whole family. A classic for a day of great entertainment with children.

Our tip. Book online

Attraction park of La Bocasse

1h30

A family amusement park in the Seine-Maritime, with attractions for all ages - from rides for toddlers to more sporting attractions for the larger ones. A sure value for a day that pleases all ages.

Our tip. Check schedules and schedule before leaving - some attractions have size restrictions.

Devalparc - The Mesnil-Bacley

25 min

An open-air leisure park with giant slides, zip lines, playgrounds and nature activities. Ideal for children who need to spend in a large green space.

Our tip. Check schedules and weather conditions before leaving - activities are outdoors.

Luge Normandy

30 minutes

A toboggan track in the middle of Norman nature - an original activity and very appreciated by both children and adults, accessible all year round by all times. The descent is fast, the sensations are on the rendezvous, and we can start over as many times as we want.

Our tip. Accessible all year round - a good option even in cloudy weather. Suitable for children from about 3 years old accompanied.

Lilo z'enfants park

20 min (Benerville-sur-Mer)

Between Deauville and Blonville, in Benerville-sur-Mer, on the sand and by the sea, a playground dedicated from early childhood to adolescence. A good energy expenditure after the beach or the market.

Our tip. Available in summer season. To combine with an afternoon on the beach of Deauville.

Honfleur Labyrinth

20 minutes

A large maze of greenery in Honfleur - a fun and original activity for the whole family. Kids love getting lost and finding the way. To combine with a visit of Honfleur for a beautiful day.

Viaduc de la Souleuvre

1:15

Strong sensations & activities for teens Giant Tyrol, hanging toboggan, elastic jump or walks over the valley: a very good idea for teenagers and families who love activities a little more sports. Viaduc de la Souleuvre

Paleospace - Villers-sur-Mer

25 min

A museum dedicated to fossils and dinosaurs, with a planetarium to plunge the family head into the stars. The cliffs of the nearby Vaches Noires are a fossil discovery site - children can sometimes find them on the beach at low tide.

Our tip. Combine with a walk on the cliffs of the low tide Vaches Noires to look for fossils - a real adventure.

The Miniature World

30 minutes

An original park or Normandy and its monuments are reproduced in miniature in a green setting. Children love walking between models and recognizing the places they have visited. A fun and original tour.

Juno Beach Centre - Courseulles-sur-Mer

1h

The Juno Beach Centre offers two virtual guides that accompany young people in an interactive and accessible discovery of the history of Disembarkation. It is one of the few D-Day sites really designed for families with children - without being sweetened.

Our tip. From 8-10 years old. To combine with a walk on Juno Beach beach right next door.

Airborne Museum - Holy Mother Church

1h30

With its real aircraft and period gliders suspended in large halls, this museum on American paratroopers of the Disembarkation is particularly impressive for children. The story of the parachutist hanging from the church bell tower always has its effect.

Our tip. The church with its parachute replica hanging from the bell tower is right next door - a must for children.

The City of the Sea - Cherbourg

1h45

Submarines, Oceans & Maritime Adventure A huge maritime museum located in the former transatlantic train station in Cherbourg. Nuclear submarine to visit, aquariums, Titanic and interactive spaces: a beautiful day for both children and adults.

Les Franciscaines - Deauville

20 minutes

A beautiful cultural place in Deauville that also works very well with children. Large library, bright spaces, temporary exhibitions and often workshops or animations for the youngest during the holidays.

Our tip. Check the current exhibitions program on their site before leaving.

Escape Games

everywhere

An activity that children love, available in several cities in the region. Map of escape games in Normandy : https://www.escapegame.fr/france/normandie/