What to See on Holiday in Basse Normandie

The beaches & coastline of Basse Normandietranquil paragliding. One can experience the drift along
offer good water sports opportunities to thethe dune line for one hour before descending.
tourists, such as surfing, windsurfing and sailing.One can also recover his childhood memories by kite
Families often rent holiday homes in this region ofriding and surfing as it gives a wonderful lifelong
France.experience to the surfer. The sport is favored by
There is a great selection of holiday villas and selfwind and vast beach stretches of the region and low
catering gites in Basse Normandie. They come to thistide make it a favorite sport. One should wear proper
region to have an adventurous experience by gettingsuit so as to avoid you from becoming wet.
engaged in all such activities.One can do cycling and biking on Small roads with
Beach Activities include Char a voile which is a Carlimited traffic and its network of greenways are
with sail, something like windsurf that is mounted onreconverted into ancient railroads which remains
wheels. The 3 wheel chariot is favored by theundisturbed. This makes cycling a pleasurable
tourists as one can lie on it easily. These engines canexperience on new pathways. One can rent out the
attain good speeds if driven on the sand hardenedequipment and with the help of local map one can
after the retreated water.explore the region.
Different resorts offer some courses to teach theThe horse riding on the beach in Normandy can be
amateurs about sailing the sands and provide theenjoyed along the waves with the sun setting behind.
engine on rent also. This way one can relaxThere are many riding centers on the beach that
comfortably while enjoying the water around.offer riding in small group and when the tide goes up
The tourist can opt for Skim boarding which is veryit feels like driving. One can experience the sea and
popular sport there that includes a board which is flatits waves behind while riding the horse, with many
and often a wooden one. The flat beach in theriding schools also inland.
region are perfect for the sport as every comingOne can also pay a visit to local market so as to
wave will leave a thin film of water on which theknow about the art and craft of the region and can
board is thrown and the surfer jump on every wave.also buy a unique piece for remembrance. The
The drive on the waves will add thrill and adventuremuseums also are the mirror to the history and
in the heart of the player.heritage of the region which can be relished by
The Sea kayaking can be a wonderful experiencespending some good time during the holidays.
due to the incoming tides, riding through the highThe local markets are also a good place to sample all
tides make it a great show. One can even play orthe local produce from the land and sea, you could
surf the waves as a beginner. This adventurous sporttake it back to your self catering gite and enjoy a
is liked by the visitors to watch, so very popular inrelaxed family meal. Families enjoy the relaxed and
the region.varied restaurants as a treat when staying in a self
One can experience paragliding without mountains incatering accommodation in Basse Normandie. Holiday
the region. Yet paragliding is often associated withhomes give you the freedom to explore this exciting
mountains or nice cliffs but constant winds that arepart of France.
lifted by the dunes on beach side offer ideal spot for