The villas of the Côte de Nacre around the Vélomaritime – Victoria Route
The villas of the Côte de Nacre around the Vélomaritime
Cycle, discover and play together!
The Côte de Nacre stretches between Ouistreham and Courseulles-sur-Mer.
Visiting it by bike, on EuroVelo 4 – the Vélomaritime, is the perfect way to admire, at your leisure, the elegant Belle Époque villas that have survived the damage caused by the Second World War.
As far back as the 18th century, medical science has emphasised the benefits of the marine climate. The Calvados coastline attracted numerous spa visitors, driven by health imperatives or the desire to enjoy a holiday.
Services and luxury accommodation sprang up along the beach. This trend has enabled master builders to showcase their talent in the construction of seaside villas with diverse and daring aesthetic lines: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, neo-regionalism, Swiss chalet style…
Take a trip back in time to the Belle Époque and the Roaring Twenties on your mobile phone, with 4 different routes to choose from on a free, interactive web application designed with children in mind, to find a range of truly atypical homes.
The historical facts in this digital guide are punctuated by period photos, portraits of illustrious figures, films, riddles and quizzes for young and old to share, have fun and learn about building styles and the rituals of seaside bathing fashion. Making local heritage your own becomes a game!
The Victoria Trail takes you on a 6km journey between Bernières-sur-Mer and Courseulles-sur-Mer, taking in 11 historic sites. The route highlights some remarkable villas. The app adds a wealth of anecdotes to your stroll about seaside bathing fashions. It’s an interactive journey that combines architectural elegance and memory, ideal for a family exploration in the fresh air.
Each route is geo-located, so it’s easy to get from one point of interest to another.
Practical information:
– Free web application available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by going directly to: www.villas-cotedenacre.fr
– Cycling difficulty: safe, signposted route, easy, flat terrain, mainly cycle paths; some sections are shared roads.
– From age 8, accompanied by parents
– Bring a telephone holder to attach to the bike for easy GPS guidance
– Some villas of architectural interest are located just a few hundred metres from the Vélomaritime.
– Some cycle routes are subject to municipal regulations.
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The villas of the Côte de Nacre around the Vélomaritime – Victoria Route
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