The beautiful days are here ! So are the holidays ! It’s time to enjoy a drink on the terrace with friends or family.
What are the most beautiful terraces for a drink on Côte de Nacre ?
The Tourist Office team has put together a selection of the nicest places to have a drink on the Côte de Nacre or share a coffee, facing the sea, on a south-facing terrace or in Douvres-la-Délivrande.
Here we go ! We take you on a tour of the best places in the Cœur de Nacre.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health and should be consumed in moderation.
Where to have a drink on the Côte de Nacre?
La Maison Bleue, Courseulles-sur-Mer
rue de Marine Dunkerque
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This restaurant is a real institution in Courseulles and has a south-facing terrace, ideal for windy days.
Enjoy some seafood and good cocktails comfortably installed facing the ponds and the mill of the Ile de Plaisance.
A little extra: discover the outdoor tables in giant bubbles, well protected from the wind.
A must try : the bartender’s “passion blue” creation based on blue wine*!
Au P’tit Mousse, Courseulles-sur-Mer
2 quai Ouest
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The sunny terrace of the bar-restaurant has a panoramic view of the marina and is decorated in blue and white tones.
From the terrace, you can admire the boats coming and going.
Please note : Au P’tit Mousse is located near the oyster beds and the Juno Beach Centre, the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches.
Les Petits Curieux, Courseulles-sur-Mer
7 place du Marché
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Crédit : Les petits curieux
Situated opposite the Place du Marché, this pretty little tearoom offers a choice of salty boards of local food and 100% home-made pastries.
Concerts are held here during the season.
The little extra : books and board games are available in the library.
Côté Plage, Courseulles-sur-Mer
Avenue de la Combattante
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Located 50 metres from the beach, this restaurant offers a comfortable south-facing terrace.
With friends or family, test your dexterity on the 18-hole mini-golf course.
The little extra : a selection of 40 rums* from around the world.
Le Grannona, Bernières-sur-Mer
12 place du 6 Juin
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This restaurant is ideally located on the Juno Beach area of the D-Day landing beaches, right next to the Canada House.
The terrace overlooks the Place du 6 juin where the Signal Monument stands, dedicated to the heroism of the Allied forces that liberated Europe.
After a swim : enjoy the Grannona snack menu.
le Clos Normand, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
89 rue Pasteur
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This is the spot for the obligatory coffee break on the sea wall of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer !
The large pergola at Le Clos Normand overlooks the lovely sandy beach.
That’s the place to be to have a drink on the Côte de Nacre.
If you’ve forgotten your coat, head for the south-facing interior terrace, sheltered from the wind.
For a snack, try the delicious artisanal ice cream Glaces des Alpes.
A must try : flavoured coffees and Norman cocktails*.
Le Crabe Vert, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Digue Favreau
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Sitting on barrels, facing the sea… what more could you ask for ?
Here’s a great place in Saint-Aubin to enjoy a drink while soaking up the sunshine.
A must-try : the stuffed seafood accompanied by a regional cider.
Le Café Source, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
179 Rue Pasteur
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Here you can chat, read a book, in short, take your time !
You can sit on the terrace in the morning, at snack time or for an aperitif and enjoy a menu of local and organic products.
Café Source is popular with cyclists as it is located on the Vélomaritime, the cycle route that crosses the D-Day landing beaches.
The little extra : beer, cider and soft drinks are produced by Norman producers*.
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer has got one of the most pleasant pedestrian seawalls in Normandy.
All the seafront restaurants welcome you to their terraces in season, to enjoy and have a drink over the Côte de Nacre.
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Credit : V. Rustuel – Papagayo’s terrace
L’IneLucTable, Luc-sur-Mer
Place du Petit Enfer, Dr Charcot Street
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It’s not always easy to find a seat on the popular terrace of the IneLucTable !
Open all day long, you can have a coffee on the terrace from 8 am onwards and then treat yourself to a full menu and aperitif platters, over a drink during the day or evening !
A must try : the cocktails, especially the Piña Colada, to be sipped from the rooftop to admire the sunset*.
Just next door, push the door of the wine shop Bouteilles à la Mer which offers a nice selection of organic and natural wines as well as aperitif boards.
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Les Terrasses du mini-golf, Luc-sur-Mer
Rue du Docteur Charcot
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Completely renovated sea view terrace, pretty coloured cushions, wooden benches… without forgetting the cocktail bar and the terrace with your feet in the sand, welcome to the mini-golf terraces.
The Vélomaritime bicycle route passes right by the restaurant.
A must try is the “sunset” non-alcoholic cocktail : orange, pineapple and lemon juice with a touch of grenadine syrup.
Hôtel-restaurant de la mer, Langrune-sur-Mer
2 rue de la Mer
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You can hardly get any closer to the sea !
The spacious terrace, protected by a pergola, overlooks the beach of Langrune-sur-Mer.
The restaurant has a blue lobster tank, served cold with the seafood platter or flambed with whisky.
A must try : the mussels with lemon cream and fresh coriander served with fresh chips.
Where to have a drink on the Côte de Nacre?
Place 26, Douvres-la-Délivrande
Place Lesage
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The bookshop, well stocked with books, comics, manga and novels, now offers a tea room with local delicacies.
You can taste nice teas and coffees, organic ice creams and sorbets.
A must try : homemade pastries.
Other ideas for cocktails and recipes using regional Normandy produce:
*Alcohol abuse is dangerous to health, consume in moderation.
Featured photo: Smack Agency