at low tide a walk on the beach from Houlgate in the direction of Villers s Mer at 07.30 am. nice... read more
at low tide a walk on the beach from Houlgate in the direction of Villers s Mer at 07.30 am. nice... read more
Great fun on a grey day with mixed group family. Teenagers and half heights both delighted in... read more
Large boulders of limestone covered in molluscs look like cows coming down for a drink on the beach. nice beach walk.
Not that impressive, just a lack cliff so if you don't have a guide to understand what you are looking at you would probably not even notice them!!
We parked in a car park in Auberville and walked down to the beach as we were fascinated bye the name of Falais des Vaches Noir.
it is also fairly close to Ouisterham where we had arrived earlier and had a wait till our self catering place would be ready.
It is an interesting beach with several fossils easily found. some in large rocks and some loose on the beach. The beach itself is very large and great for children. There are signs to tell you not to climb the cliffs that is understandable and for your own safety.
It is certainly worth visiting especially if you re interested in fossils.
The town is most famed because the cliffs with fossils. I was curious to check the reviews of other travelers, so I was a little excited when, without much effort, I also found several large rock blocks with fossils. And my children were also interested, although at first they wanted only to wade in the sea.
This location -- it means the Cliffs of the Black Cows -- overlooks the English Channel above the charming town of Villers sur Mer and is a favorite launching point for paragliders, who need only unpack their chutes and stand up to catch the wind and take off. If you decide to approach the cliffs from the bottom, be sure to check with the Tourism Office for the tide tables or you may find yourself stranded. The top road to access the cliffs is right by the Manoir of famous director Claude Lelouche. So worth it.
Great fun on a grey day with mixed group family.
Teenagers and half heights both delighted in scouring the beaches and picked up loads of little fossils.