Welcome to the Cœur de Nacre, the ideal destination for a family holiday with your top toddler activities.
Wondering what activities and outings are suitable for children under 5 ?
Looking for our Top activities to do with toddlers ? Welcome to our ranking of places and activities to do with young children in our destination.
Try out the baby swimmer activity
Share a moment of complicity with your child at the Aquanacre aquatic centre in Douvres-la-Délivrande.
With its paddling pool and indoor and outdoor fun pools, this swimming pool is suitable for all ages. That is the reason of why this place is on our Top activities to do with toddlers
Daredevils will love the light slide.
Baby swim sessions take place on Saturday mornings from 9.30am to 11am all year round in water at 32 degrees.
During the school holidays, Aquanacre organises Family Time from Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm, with games, balls and water mats for the little ones.
Practical information :
Aquanacre
DOUVRES-LA-DELIVRANDE
Just 10 minutes from Caen, take advantage of this 4,000m2 aquatic complex devoted to sport and well-being. Navigate between our […]
A Whale squeleton in Luc-sur-Mer, This is the park not to be missed if you’re coming to the Cœur de Nacre to benefit from top toddler activities.
The whale has become the emblem of the seaside resort of Luc-sur-Mer, ever since a skeleton of this cetacean was exhibited in the much-loved park of the town hall.
In 1885, this 40-tonne, 19-metre-long whale washed up on the beach.
The small Whales Museum tells the story of the whale’s life. It’s a short, free visit, so it’s a natural choice for our top toddler activities.
Children will also love the play area at the end of the park.
There’s a little wooden train, a swing adapted for the little ones, not forgetting the turnstile.
Don’t forget to take a look at the animal enclosures where you’ll find ducks, doves, goats, etc.
Practical information :
Playground – Parc de la Baleine
LUC-SUR-MER
It is impossible to come to Luc without passing by the "famous" Whale Park. This charming place is one of […]
Musée de la Baleine – The Wales Museum
LUC-SUR-MER
On the night of 14 to 15 January 1885, a 40-tonne, 19-metre whale washed up on the shores of the […]
Playgrounds
Credit : F. Dupont
The Coeur de Nacre has many parks and play areas suitable for children.
The main playgrounds :
- Bernières-sur-Mer : Berthelemy park, rue Berthélémy,
- Courseulles-sur-Mer : le chant des Oiseaux, next to the fishing and yachting harbour
- Douvres-la-Délivrande : la Baronnie, 1 rue de la Baronnie and Cour d’Yvrande, rue du général Leclerc,
- Langrune-sur-Mer : Bois Joli park, avenue de la Libération,
- Luc-sur-Mer : 45 rue de la Mer and Place du Petit Enfer,
- Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer : 12 rue Maréchal Joffre and Parc Pillier, Avenue Roger,
- Reviers : rue du bout de Banville.
There are also a play area for children :
- Happy Club beach club at Courseulles-sur-Mer, with trampolines and inflatable structures,
Happy Club
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Beach club for ages 2 to 12. Self-supported adventure course – trampolines – inflatables – bungee trampolines – wood games […]
Merry-go-round
This pretty wooden merry-go-round is located next to the Courseulles-sur-Mer fishing port and fish market.
Children can choose to ride on wooden horses, exotic animals or a small fire engine.
The merry-go-round is covered, which is great if it’s windy or raining.
- During the school year : Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. School holidays : every day
Practical information :
Merry Go-rounds
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Eric and Irène are happy to welcome you to their carousel show, the largest in Europe. Who has never stood […]
Bike ride
Credit : G. Wait
Put the kids in the cart, and off you go for a ride on the Calvados cycle paths !
Ask at the tourist office for a cycle map showing the routes of the greenways from the Côte de Nacre.
With the little ones, we particularly recommend :
- the Vallon de la Capricieuse between Luc-sur-Mer and Douvres-la-Délivrande, safe and planted with trees, 5km round trip,
- the cycle path from Luc-sur-Mer to Lion-sur-Mer, which runs along the beach, 4km round trip,
- the walk from Bernières-sur-Mer to Courseulles-sur-Mer, to discover the pretty Parc de l’Édit, 3km round trip.
Free map of cycle routes :
Discover horse riding
Credit : G. Wait
Horse-riding is an ideal sport for children under 5 : learn how to look after a pony, groom it, stroke it, respect its well-being…
All the Courseulles-sur-Mer, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer and Bernières-sur-Mer riding centres offer pony rides.
The Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer centre also organises “babies” pony courses for 4-6 year-olds during the school holidays.
Practical information :
Courseulles Equestrian Centre
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Come and relax, learn or perfect your riding skills in a friendly atmosphere, for an hour, a weekend, a week […]
Écurie du Littoral
SAINT-AUBIN-SUR-MER
The Écurie du Littoral offer riding lessons and courses for horses and ponies. Babies" lessons and courses for 4-6 year […]
Miniature golf
Mini-golf is a fun experience for all ages.
Rules are simple and the courses are designed for everyone.
18-hole Courseulles-sur-Mer course is accessible from the age of 4.
15-hole course at Luc-sur-Mer can be played from the age of 3.
Practical information :
Mini Golf
LUC-SUR-MER
In the heart of the Côte de Nacre, the Luc sur Mer Mini-Golf is ideally located within a lively family […]
Mini Golf Le Green
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
The 18-hole miniature golf course is the ideal opportunity to relax with family or friends, located 100 meters from the […]
The essential brochures for your stay :
Destination tourism magazine
Practical guide
Come on, and take advantage of our entire list of top visits and activities for toddlers arround Cœur de Nacre.
- Covered play areas, Girafou, Bénouville, Royal Kids, Hérouville Saint Clair and Jokoani, Bretteville sur Odon : toddler areas with mini obstacle course, small slide and ball pool. Our advice : go in the morning, it’s less crowded,
- Alpaga Normandy, Maisons : In this mini-farm atmosphere, you’ll enjoy the company of Alpacas, small horses, goats and sheep,
- Ferme du Bajocasse, Nonant : small family farm with shop and discovery farm (goats, donkeys…),
- Colline aux Oiseaux, Caen : huge floral park of over 17 ha, with rose garden, labyrinth, playground,
- Calvados Experience, Pont l’Eveque : unique and immersive experience tofind out how Calvados and Cidre are made.
Staff at the Courseulles-sur-Mer, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer and Luc-sur-Mer tourist offices will be able to give you all the free documentation you need to organise your stay with young children.
