A sleepy casino near la plancha in Deauville. If you are looking for excitement and energy, skip it.read more

Just for a one day business review in Normandy but a real nice place; Try the restaurant in the…read moremiddle of the casino.

A casino? On the beach? All signs point to yes…read more Well initially the first sign I saw was for an ABBA tribute band. Gambling, beach, france and ABBA?! What else could a girl like me ask for? So on my first night in Houlgate I was greeted by the french singers, singing english songs, penned by non english speaking swedish popstars. Yes that juuuust happened! The casino is what I would call quaint- Slots, blackjack, and a really weird form of roulette. They call it La Boule, and I don't really understand it. I know that I put some euros down and walked away with 20 more... enough for me to walk away. lol. I find it interesting to watch the french gamble. They are very reserved about it. No high fives, no jumping with enthusiasm. They win, they continue. They lose, they continue. There's no expression here. When I won and yelped out loud- everyone looked at me like I was nuts. And maybe I am, but I understand what you're saying silly french lady, and I will also laugh at the absurdity. Theres also a restaurant/brasserie attached (bar brasserie). I didn't eat there, but when I popped my head in it was swimming with patrons. After a whirlwind night, I walked out into the cool ocean, breeze, and took a stroll home along the empty, quiet beach. A nice change of pace from the action of a casino, and great way to end my first night in Houlgate.

AWFUL!!!! They will not allow you inside without your ID (passport or driver's license). If you…read morehave a any kind of bag (small purse, fanny pack or messenger bag) they will not allow you inside before you check it in (which means if you're a tourist visiting you cannot keep your passport safe & secured, rather you must keep it in your pocket where it can be easily stolen. Finally, if they sense you have had the slightest bit of alcohol they won't allow you inside! They asked, I said I had some wine with dinner, which I did and that was all. Turned away at the door instantly!

Nice presentation, but no taste. Hard venison, overcooked fish, too cheap and too much pesto on…read morebought spaetzle, mushroom tart without taste... this cook is good for a canteen, not for a restaurant with 30€ for the menu. if you want good food, go to the " destiny " nearby or crab vert in the same town or to the table d'hôte in Ouistreham, but certainly do not eat here