Every year, the sky of Houlgate dresses up with strange flying objects. Welcome to the Houlgate Plein Vent festival, an international gathering of kites, which has become a must in France.
Celebrate the wind in Houlgate
For almost 25 years, kite flying and sliding sports enthusiasts have been celebrating their passion on the beautiful beach of Houlgate, during the Houlgate Plein Vent festival. For a weekend, young and old get together to see the sky over Houlgate fill with unidentified objects and enjoy the joys of water sports. No wonder the festival has taken up residence on the beach of Houlgate : fully exposed to the wind, it is also lined with superb Belle Époque villas.
Demonstrations of pros during the kite festival
Le Houlgate Plein Vent Festival is a great opportunity to observe professional pilots. The acrobatic figures follow one another to a musical background, for moments guaranteed to be rich in emotion!
Various initiation workshops
Introductory workshops are offered as well as construction workshops for those who are a little afraid of flying kites. Water sports enthusiasts can try out catamarans, paddle boards and paragliding. Other different water activities taking advantage of the wind and tides can be tested.
Whether you are a novice or a fan of kites, the Houlgate Plein Vent Festival is a real moment of conviviality. So if you are in the area, you know what to do!
To get in the mood, Houlgate beach is also adorned with characters. Animated creations come to life thanks to the breath of the Norman wind.
Some practical help!
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