Villers-sur-Mer

Villers-sur-Mer is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy, northwestern France, with a population of 2,644 as of 2017. Wikipedia.
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Paléospace
1. Paléospace
3.8
(2797)
Science museum
Museums
In addition to its jurassic gallery & paleontology exhibits, this museum features a planetarium.
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We really enjoyed it! The space seems small, but the museum is divided into diverse sections and full of interesting information (about space, dinosaurs, fossils, etc). The setting is incredible and I would’ve liked to spend more time exploring the swamp and trails just outside; it’s nice that the museum integrates that into their exhibit. There are a lot of interactive features for children. Older children can borrow tablets to participate in a lot of educational activities. Our son is too little for this, but he enjoyed touching the models of fossils and dinosaurs that can be found throughout the museum, at the appropriate level for the smallest guests 😊 We’ll definitely come back when he is older and he can appreciate the museum and natural park even more!
A nice pavilion housing fossils and bones. A smart long arrangement with some interesting rooms. However all in all it’s a modest sized place and will take about 30mins or so to walk round. In a lovely parkland setting, with a cafe and rent a bikes nearby.
Interesting but not at that price at all considering the size and number of exhibits. Plus, looks like most of the investment was done in souvenirs part but…at least one was very funny for me. Look like the one from internet memes about shinkflation.
This is a lovely little museum, very informative and beautiful dinosaurs. I loved how many specimens were found by amateurs, I loved the horseshoe crab and its journey and the big stegosaurus outside! The shop offers a wide variety of things for all ages. The layout was a bit confusing as the entrance and shop are in the middle of the building with exhibits on the left and right side.
Small but informative. Younger children would like it most but my two are into this sort of thing and both enjoyed it.
A real gem of an exhibition space for anyone enthusiastic about fossils. Everything from big therapod dinosaurs to ichthyosaurs, ammonites and many marine invertebrates found locally. And a fantastic exhibit on the Greenwich Meridian with an interactive analemma. Such a great value visit for under 10 Euros for an adult.
Great little find! The kids liked it, there was an English audio guide provided on a tablet and lots of interactive activities. Some of the reviews mentioned how small it was, but there was plenty on display and very informative and educational though my two are dinosaur mad. There was also a well kept marshland walk around the grounds with a playground on the way round. Well worth a visit.
Very nice, however not too large and not particularly cheap.
Falaises des Vaches Noires
2. Falaises des Vaches Noires
4.3
(301)
Cliff
Nature & Parks
Protected dark-colored chalk cliffs facing the English Channel known for fossils & rich birdlife.
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Nice landscape, plus fossils !
Sandy beach with fossils everywhere along the cliff edge. Watch for quick rising tide. It is illegal to take fossils from the cliffs but beach finds are fine and plentyfull
Adventure beach accessible during low tide, with lots of fossils and rocks
Beautifull place nice beach. Cliffs are closed
Wild, empty beach. Easy to find shell fossils.
Really nice and good place
(Translated by Google) A great experience for both young and old. All generations stroll along the beach, noses to the ground, searching for fossils and beautiful stones, which are inexhaustible in both quantity and quality. Not to be missed. (Original) Génial aussi bien pour les plus jeunes que pour les grands. Toutes les générations se promènent sur la plage, le nez par terre à la recherche de fossiles et belles pierres qui sont inépuisables en quantité et en qualité. A ne pas manquer.
Parc Naturel du Marais
3. Parc Naturel du Marais
4.6
(1306)
Park
Nature & Parks
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Landscaped park along a small lake, which forms part of natural wetlands. It has well kept paths, a playground and a shop where one can rent bikes and pedal cars for kids. The wetlands supports a great variety ecosystems and serve as a fresh water buffer for access rainwater collected from the neighborhood. It has a regulated overflow into the sea to avoid sez water intrusion.
Great place to stretch the legs and walk for a bit with the kids. It also has a large play ground that we enjoyed fully.
Nice aire.Good electric supply .Nice beach front walks and nice nature reserve.
Lovely lake with lots of wild birds. Playground for kids.
Great for a nice walk around the marshes, cycling also works.
Super for walks and cycling but getting over commercialised.
Tourist Office
4. Tourist Office
4.2
(318)
Tourist information center
Tour agency
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Visited here as a starting point for a fossil trail along the beach. Staff were friendly and the gift shop is well stocked with interesting and fun items. Gardens outside are also very pleasant.
Very helpful staff, lovely location.
Friendly and helpful staff, at all seasons.
Kind staff. Very helpful.
(Translated by Google) Having stopped by earlier this week because we were going to spend a week in the area, I found the Villers-sur-Mer tourist office to be very comprehensive, with activities, places to visit, walks, and more. There are plenty of brochures available. We had a lovely holiday in the region; it was our first time in Normandy, but definitely not our last. Unfortunately, I was greeted by someone who didn't bother to look up from their screen to answer me. I felt like I was bothering them, which is why I'm deducting a star. I preferred to go to another receptionist who was already quite busy. (Original) Passée en début de semaine car nous allions passer une semaine dans le secteur, j'ai trouvé l’office de tourisme de Villers-sur-Mer est très complet, on y trouve des activités, lieux de visites, balades…. Plein de prospectus sont à disposition…. Nous avons passé d’agréables vacances dans la région, ce fut notre première fois en Normandie mais définitivement pas la dernière …. Malheureusement, j’ai été accueilli par une personne qui n’a pas pris la peine de lever les yeux de son écran pour me répondre… impression de déranger, c’est la raison pour laquelle j’enlève une étoile… j’ai préféré me diriger vers une autre hôtesse d’accueil qui était pourtant déjà bien débordée…
(Translated by Google) Very good, warm and friendly welcome, full of good information and good tips for our stay, parking nearby Villers sur mer 🌊 ⛵️ 🦞 Normandy 🐄 🐮 (Original) Très bien, accueil chaleureux et sympathique plein de bon renseignements et de bon plans pour notre séjour, stationnement à proximité Villers sur mer 🌊 ⛵️ 🦞 Normandie 🐄 🐮
Cremerie Normande
5. Cremerie Normande
4.7
(120)
Cheese shop
Shopping
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If you are in Villers-sur-Mer you must visit this superb boutique cheese shop run on traditional lines. The owners are passionate about their products and will go through a whole rack of cheese to find the one that is right for the time you wish you eat it. In addition to French and Italian cheeses they do the best quality of mature English Cheddar you could ever taste. Say 'Bonjour' to Ingrid on my behalf, and enjoy your purchases.
Very authentic French cremerie. Superb products and very nice owner. Recommend to drop by this tiny cute shop if you are around, definitely worth a try.
We drove 2 hours to get here, it was closed during opening hours
(Translated by Google) A marvel! Pleasant sellers who advised us and served us attentively. Special mention for the tergoule which is to die for! I highly recommend this small creamery which has a wide choice of cheeses, Norman or not. (Original) Une merveille ! Des vendeurs agréable qui nous ont conseillé et servi avec attention. Mention spéciale pour la tergoule qui est à tomber ! Je recommande chaudement cette petite crémerie qui a un large choix de fromages, normands ou pas.
(Translated by Google) I give it a 3 because in this cheese shop the products are very good and fresh but the prices are really excessive I find 20€ for a small piece of tomme and a small piece of sausage....the welcome is not great.. (Original) Je mets 3 car d ns cette fromagerie les produits sont très bon et frais mais les prix c’est vraiment abusé je trouve 20€ pour un petit bout de tomme et un petit bout de saucisson….l’accueil est pas ouf..
(Translated by Google) We bought an organic Neuchâtel and a St. Nectaire, both wonderful. Plus, the saleswomen are charming, what more could you ask for? (Original) Nous avons acheté un Neuchâtel bio ainsi qu'un St Nectaire, tous deux merveilleux. Plus les vendeuses qui sont charmantes, que demander de plus?
(Translated by Google) Get your money ready... It's outrageously expensive!!!! Not sure the quality of the products is worth it 😏 (Original) Préparez vos sous …. C’est hors de prix !!!! Pas certaine que la qualité des produits en vaille la peine 😏
(Translated by Google) Excellent Comté and Pont l'Evêque cheeses. Very pleasant sales assistants. 6 eggs for €2, cheaper than at the supermarket. (Original) Comté et pont l'évêque excellents Vendeuses très agréables. Les 6 œufs à 2€ moins chers qu'au supermarché
CYCLES La Villersoise
6. CYCLES La Villersoise
4.4
(332)
Bicycle rental service
Outdoor Activities
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Super friendly service by staff.
(Translated by Google) We had a great time as a family. We rented a quad bike for 4, but there were only 3 of us pedaling (my 2-year-old daughter can't reach the pedals 😅). So, it was hard to go uphill. My brother, my nieces and nephews and my eldest daughter rented mountain bikes, they had a blast touring the marsh park in Villers sur Mer. A great experience to repeat. I wish you a great end of the season ✨ (Original) On a passé un bon moment en famille. On a loué une rosalie pour 4, mais nous n'étions que 3 à pédaler (ma fille de 2 ans n'atteint pas les pédales 😅). Du coup, dur à avancer en côte. Mon frère, mes nièces et neveux et ma fille aînée ont loué des VTT, ils se sont éclatés à faire le tour du parc du marais de Villers sur Mer. Belle expérience à refaire. Je vous souhaite une belle fin de saison ✨
(Translated by Google) To flee. We are very unhappy with our experience. Terrible boss with my partner, incompetent staff and poor quality equipment (rusted bikes, damaged derailleur, seat that does not hold) Go on your way. They do not take cash and unlike all tourist staff in Villers-sur-mer, do not know how holiday vouchers work. Hoping the boss retires soon so no one else has to deal with this obnoxious character. (Original) À fuir. Nous sommes très mécontents de notre expérience. Patron exécrable avec mon compagnon, personnel incompétent et matériel de mauvaise qualité (vélos rouillés, dérailleur abîmé, siège qui ne tient pas) Passez votre chemin. Ils ne prennent pas d’espèce et contrairement à l’ensemble du personnel touristique de Villers-sur-mer, ne savent pas comment fonctionnent les chèques vacances. En espérant que le patron prennent bientôt sa retraite afin que personne d’autres n’aient affaire à ce personnage odieux.
(Translated by Google) The team is welcoming and cheerful, always in a good mood. Bicycles are a great way to explore the Villers marsh, where you can watch cows grazing, storks, swans, ducks, sheep, and passersby enjoying the natural beauty. Thank you, Villersoise (Original) L'équipe est accueillante et souriante, toujours de bonne humeur. Les vélos sont un bon moyen de locomotion pour de ouvrir le marais de Villers où l'on observe ses vaches brouter, les cigognes, les cygnes, les canards, les moutons et les passants heureux d'admirer la nature. Merci la Villersoise
(Translated by Google) Nice, safe setting for bikes. Bikes are a bit rusty and aging. The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. (Original) Cadre sympa, sécurisé pour les cycles. Cycles un peu rouillés et vieillissants. L'équipe est sympa et le prix est modéré.
(Translated by Google) Starting out, it's very friendly, with a very nice life and a very good bike, just one that's wonderful. I recommend it! (Original) Commençant c’est très aimable avec une très belle vie et très bon vélo, un seul à merveille. Je recommande!
(Translated by Google) Super friendly welcome! Fair rates. Note that Rosalie's tour takes place in the marsh: a lovely green setting. We opted for a 1-hour rental, which was more than enough because, despite appearances, it's quite a challenge! (Original) Accueil super sympa ! Tarifs corrects. A noter que le tour de Rosalie se fait dans le marais : un joli écrin de Verdure. Nous avions opté pour 1h de location ce qui a grandement été suffisant car malgré les apparences c'est physique !
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