At the gates of Caen, the second largest town in Calvados, Hérouville Saint-Clair is a dynamic town which offers numerous sporting, cultural and leisure activities. Not forgetting a renowned music festival: the Beauregard Festival.
Top 4 must-see sites in Hérouville Saint-Clair
Le Petit Lourdes
Unique in the world! Opposite the Caen canal is a 2/3 scale replica of the Lourdes basilica and its grotto. Built in 1879 in the commune of Hérouville Saint-Clair, the geographical situation of Petit Lourdes allows the people of Normandy to go there easily on pilgrimage.
Le château de Beauregard
The Beauregard estate extends over a 23-hectare park and houses the château de Beauregard, a magnificent example of 19th century architecture, and its outbuildings. Every year in July, it hosts the Beauregard music festival in an idyllic natural setting.
Ornavik Historical Park
Immerse yourself in the history of the Middle Ages, from the Vikings to the Carolingians, in the heart of the Ornavik Historical Park. An immersion in history is possible thanks to the passionate volunteers who run and build the park.
The greenway
The beautiful greenway that links Caen to the sea along the canal passes through Hérouville Saint-Clair. This is how you will pass the Petit Lourdes, the Beauregard castle and the Ornavik park. You can also see the emblematic Hérouville water tower dating from the Reconstruction period. On foot or by bike, enjoy this breath of fresh air on the outskirts of the city.
Major events in Hérouville Saint-Clair
- The Beauregard Festival, every year in July in the park of the Beauregard domain.
- The highlights of the Ornavik park
- The beautiful programme of the Big Band Café
- The animations of the Cinema Café des Images
- The Comics Festival “Des planches et des vaches” in april
