Sports and leisures

on the Alabaster Coast

In the heart of a charming small seaside resort, the SURF’IN club in Pourville offers you the opportunity to try surfing, paddle-boarding, or sea kayaking along the cliffs of the Côte d’Albâtre. The beach of Pourville is a renowned spot for surfers, the closest to Paris. The surf school offers many courses. Not far away, in Saint Aubin sur Mer, you will find another beach very popular with kite-surfers and windsurfers.

Longe-cote (or aquatic hiking) consists of walking in the water with the help of a paddle most of the time. It is a sport with multiple health benefits. At Nautisub in Dieppe, you can try crawl, paddle, or palm longe-cote. You can also discover this activity in Pourville or Saint Aubin-sur-Mer.

Experience new gliding sensations with sand yachting! Accompanied by a state-certified instructor, you will evolve for 2 hours on the beach of Saint Aubin-sur-Mer, the largest beach in Seine Maritime with its immense expanse of sand at low tide. The activity is available year-round, depending on the tides.

Do you want to learn to sail? Or improve your skills? The Yachting Club of Quiberville, 4 kilometers from the house, will introduce you to the pleasure of the sea with its different 14 or 16-foot catamarans. The club has maintained a family and friendly club spirit, bringing together enthusiasts.

A 15-minute walk from the house, between the valleuses of Varengeville-sur-Mer, or on the side of the rocks of Pourville-sur-Mer, go with family or friends to share a fishing session and enjoy the sea air. When the tide goes out and reveals a large expanse of sand, dotted with rocks, on or under which you can find your catch.

A 15 minutes à pied de la maison, partez en famille avec les enfants ou entre amis, pour partager une partie de pêche et profiter de l’air marin. Lorsque la mer se retire et laisse apparaître une grande étendue de sable, parsemée de rochers, sur ou sous lesquels, vous pourrez trouver votre bonheur.

Put on your hiking shoes and prepare your backpack, as the house is located directly on the GR21, voted the favorite hiking trail of the French in 2020. It allows hikers to discover the charms of the Normandy coast, from Dieppe to Le Havre via Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer. The main circuits are marked from three points of interest: the church of Varengeville-sur-Mer, the lighthouse of Ailly, and a nature circuit. We will provide you with hiking guides that include the different trails of the region.

The beach of Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer is typical of the region with its pebble beach and large stretches of sand uncovered at low tide. Swimmers are not left out thanks to lifeguard supervision throughout the summer. Children will find a playground, a pétanque court, and families picnic tables. After swimming, showers are available for everyone to rinse off the salt.

The golf course of Dieppe is the oldest in Normandy. It is located 10 kilometers from L’Orée du Phare, on the cliffs of Dieppe. It offers superb views of the sea and the cliffs of the Côte d’Albâtre. Its 18-hole course, varied and wooded, remarkably maintained, makes it a golfing reference. You can also try the golf course of Saint Riquier, located on the plateau of Pays de Caux, 30 minutes from the house. For golf enthusiasts, head towards the exceptional site of the Étretat golf course.

The region is dotted with several bike paths, the main one being the Voie Verte. The itinerary of the Véloroute du Lin immerses you in the heart of Normandy dotted with fields of flax, ponds, and plots of watercress. More than 50 kilometers by bike allow you to safely connect Pourville to Fécamp. We have a detailed map of the bike paths in the region at your disposal.

Based at the Dieppe-Saint Aubin aerodrome, Les Ailes d’Albâtre offers a range of ULM services to fly over Dieppe, Étretat and its cliffs, the bay of Somme, and Dieppe. Ideal for ULM baptisms or learning to fly, taking superb aerial photos, making raids, and 1-2 hour walks. Les Ailes d’Albâtre invites you throughout the year to dream trips and much more…

Horse riding and tennis enthusiasts will have a choice of several equestrian centers and tennis courts located not far from the house. You can also swim in sea water with a breathtaking view of the old castle of Dieppe thanks to the “Bains de Dieppe” seawater spa, which has an Olympic and heated swimming pool. After your workout, you can relax and recharge in the hammam, sauna and enjoy the Spa Marin with its hydro-massage showers.