Domaine De Villers

Villers-sur-Mer

by Beausoleil

"Flowers, flowers everywhere . . ."

We set off for a drive along the shore one day in Normandy. You don't really drive "along" the shore; you drive from one beach town to another. Some are charming and some are dreary. Villers-sur-Mer was definitely one of the charmers. Our first impression, and this was in October, was flowers everywhere. Many of the tourist shops were shuttered, but the rest of the town was open and the flowers bloomed beautifully. They didn't need tourists.

"Paris in Villers-sur-Mer . . . attention getting."

We parked behind the Hotel de Ville and wandered all over the cute town. There were half-timbered houses, ornate brick buildings and then there was this very original shop. I could not resist taking a photo.

"There is a beach too . . ."

The town is lovely; the shops are fun but there is also a beach. We walked through the town to the beach promenade. This is Place Jean Mermoz and overlooks the beach. It was breezy and the flags were blowing in the wind. There is a grassy area with crazy dinosaur topiaries and many flowers. Overlooking the ocean we found a pleasant-looking restaurant where we had a very nice lunch.

Hint: see the restaurant tip. 8^)

The 150th anniversary of the station

by Natie

"The train is coming to town"

The day we arrived to Villers sur Mer we had difficulties with finding our way. The embankment was closed for the cars. We thought: "Obviously, they are finishing some works, building stages for the concerts etc." Imagine what a surprise was to find the train, moving along the sea-front on newly built railway!

"Images of the past"

Walking down the centre one could meet local people looking like having just descended from old pictures. Old couples, ceremoniously passing by, children with their teacher, young people, enjoing the show... even firemen.

"Merry-go-round"

"Puppet-show"

"The stall is ready... still life with sausages"

"Lively streets"

"Going farther from the crowded centre"