Dives-sur-Mer: A Look Back to the Past
Dives-sur-Mer is an administrative division in the Calvados department in the region of Normandy, France. Dives-sur-Mer, France is served by two railway stations from Deauville to Dives-sur-Mer and Gare de Dives-sur-Mer-Port-Guillaume. The setting of this beautiful commune is like in the medieval woods as their main attraction are mostly built on the 13th and 14th century. Because of the increase in tourism each year to view these attractions, there were also many emerging hotels where the guests can be accommodated.
Best Time to Visit
The ideal weather in Dives-sur-Mer is from May to June, where the temperature. Over the summer season, this little commune is best for celebrating a lot of festivals, like Medieval Festival, where its residents show off their medieval costumes in a parade, craft fair, and musical entertainment. Other Festivals include The Masquerade of Pentecost and Beer Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
What made Dives-sur-Mer so different from any other place is they are holding an antique fair at least once a month, and the traditional market is done throughout every Saturday morning. The most interesting part in Dives-sur-Mer is the Village of William the Conqueror, a place where artists and artisans flock. This place is decorated in a 19th-century medieval half-timbered house. Another attraction is the Church of Notre Dame is an 11th-century gothic style church, carved in stone sculptures. Located at the heart of Dives-sur-Mer is Aux Délices d'Elise, a family-owned property that gives out free Wi-Fi connection, breakfast, housekeeping services daily. It is also near Dives-sur-Mer's other sightseeing and landmarks. For 4-star Dives-sur-Mer lodgings, check out Pierre & Vacances & Residence Premium & Spa Houlgate and the Mercure Cabourg Hotel & Spa.