Updated on 19 October 2020
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Le Hôme beach
At the foot of the dune, discover the fine sandy beach of Hôme Varaville, between Merville-Franceville-Plage and Cabourg. For lovers of coastal vistas, don't miss the spot at the top of the dune for a breathtaking view of the sea!
Pets are allowed on the beach, on a leash, all day every day from October 1 to June 15, and from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. from June 16 to September 30 (except on the left of rue Bracke Morel, which is continuous).
Location de vélos - Camping du Point du Jour
The Point du Jour campsite in Normandy is located right next to the beach (with direct access) and just 15 minutes from Caen. Cycles for hire for the whole family: adults, children, trailers, child seats, helmets, padlocks...
Set off on a cycle tour to discover the Normandy coasts, with your "Cycling in Calvados" brochure to guide you – available at the Tourist Office or on the cycle route map.
Merville-Franceville Beach
The beach is accessible:
- From the main parking lot
- From Kite-r Evolution
- From the playground
- From Avenue Jean Mermoz
- From the Avenue de la côte Fleurie
- From the Parking des Mouettes
-From the Magniez parking lot
3 first aid posts are open in July and August every day from 12:00 to 18:30 (02 31 24 22 39). A Tiralo is available for people with reduced mobility at the N1 first aid post at the same times. Toilets and showers as well as baby changing facilities are also available at this same station.
To know the supervised and unsupervised areas, please refer to the attached document
In July and August, you have the possibility to rent beach baskets directly on the spot, next to the first aid post N1 :
- 6€ for half a day
- 10€ for one day
- 50€ for a week
- 150€ for one month
Unless special arrangements are made, dogs are allowed all year round on the beach but must be kept on a leash. However, from 1 July to 31 August, they are prohibited in the area between the western end of the bathing area of the N3 aid post and the eastern end of the bathing area of the N2 aid post between 9 am and 8 pm. They remain authorised all day long to the East of the N2 station.
Horses are allowed on the beach under the following conditions:
- From 16 June to 30 September from 5am to 9am and after 8pm: only between the eastern end of the town and the parking des Mouettes and between the Orne Estuary and the Kite-Surf marked out area and this only 2 hours before and 2 hours after the official low tide time.
- The rest of the year: every day except Saturdays, Sundays, bridges and public holidays where they are only allowed before 10am and after 7pm on the whole beach.
The main part is bordered by a pleasant promenade. The two extremities are wilder with the appearance of some dunes.