Les Cents Marches, Historic stairs in Houlgate, France
The stone staircase connects the upper residential area of Houlgate with the beach through 139 steps built into the coastal terrain.
The stairs, completed in 1910, were constructed to provide access between the Belle Epoque villas and the beach during Houlgate's development as a seaside resort.
The stairs serve as a gathering point for sports events and training activities, attracting both locals and visitors to exercise in the coastal setting.
Regular maintenance work ensures the stability of the steps, which are built on soft ground and require continuous repairs due to frequent use.
Despite being called Les Cents Marches, meaning hundred steps, the actual count reveals 139 steps from bottom to top of the structure.
Location: Houlgate
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 17 Rue Victor Delise, 14510 Houlgate, France
GPS coordinates: 49.30553,-0.07113
Latest update: May 18, 2025 17:28
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